Aptar Beauty was awarded the “Inclusive Designer” label in Paris on October 16, 2025, as part of its continued collaboration with APF France handicap and long-standing commitment to inclusive design. 

Valid for three years, this label certifies that the company meets a high standard of inclusivity in the design of its products and services, mainly by involving diverse individuals with reduced mobility, disabilities, and seniors, early in the creative process.

Aptar Beauty is the first company in the beauty and packaging industries to be acknowledged for its approach to accessible and responsible design. It is also one of the first four major companies in France to receive the label, selected for exemplary practices in inclusive innovation.

Marcia Thomas, Global Chief Diversity Officer, AptarGroup, said,

“For Aptar, inclusive innovation isn’t just a goal, it’s a mindset. By embedding universal design principles into our company culture, we empower our teams to create solutions with purpose, in a way that reflects the diversity of our global community.”

APF France handicap is a national organization advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. 

The “Inclusive Designer” label was created by TechLab in collaboration with the Technology for Change Chair at Institut Polytechnique de Paris, which explores the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. 

APF France’s innovation department, the TechLab, specializes in inclusive design and supports companies in developing more accessible products and services by involving people with disabilities and seniors directly in the design process.

Following a rigorous audit of the tools and methods deployed in inclusive innovation, the TechLab awarded Aptar Beauty Level 1 certification under this label.

Aptar Beauty conducts collaborative ideation workshops in partnership with APF France handicap to test new packaging prototypes as well as existing products. These sessions help identify concrete areas for improvement regarding user experience and formalize best practices for future packaging development.

This certification is part of Aptar Beauty’s long-term innovation strategy, committed to making all beauty and personal care packaging more inclusive and more empowering, to enhance the user experience for all.