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Endocrine disruptors are substances likely to interact with the endocrine system, causing an impact on health, in particular the development of cancer...

They worry many consumers due to their possible toxicity for the human body. But manufacturers are also concerned, since they use them for their multi...

On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin...

Nuon Medical is unveiling three new augmented packaging solutions. These include red light therapy, vibration and massage treatments for the hair, fac...

The Sustainable Beauty Awards are back. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, this competition recognises brands, companies and innovators who are driving...

Online sales of beauty products in Latin America have grown by an average of 25% per year over the last five years. This is the fastest rate in the wo...

Published in March 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to “empower cconsumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair ...

On 2 July 2026, the European Commission announced a review of the “rolling list” in its REACH restrictions roadmap, first published in 2022. It provid...

The use of sun cream is no longer confined to summer holidays. This is the conclusion reached by the market research agency Circana in a recent articl...

On July 1, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of two consultations on proposals for harmonized classification and labelin...

This is the final provision of Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023...

The sale of perfumes and cosmetics on second-hand platforms (such as Vinted or Etsy) does not constitute genuine use of the trade mark under which the...

Alongside social media, AI engines have become major sources of information and decision-making for consumers. This paradigm shift is forcing brands t...

How does Generation Alpha (children born after 2010, now under the age of 16, ed.) discover beauty? This is the question addressed by the “Smart Beaut...

Discovering one’s signature scent is not something that happens solely in a perfume shop. This is the conclusion reached by Spate (an American consult...

Cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular amongst the general public. This is confirmed by a study carried out in May 2026 by The Benchmar...

On 29 June 2026, the Commission published its Decision (EU) 2026/1435 in the Official Journal of the European Union, approving the French national pro...

On 25 June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, at its plenary meeting, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the ...

To mark CEW France’s “Journé de la Beauté 2026”, an innovative session broke with the usual round-table format. Olivier Parent (Director of Prospectiv...

On 24 June 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Norway’s intention to introduce the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of T...

Each month, the Trend Roundup compiles the key industry news, analyzed by the CosmeticOBS editorial team. It features a curated selection of major dev...

Today, more than one in two female consumers uses between 4 and 6 products on their face every day, and nearly 15 per cent apply 7 or more. This wides...

To mark CEW France’s Beauty Day 2026, a round-table discussion brought together Catherine Spindler (President of Sephora for Europe and the Middle Eas...

During a webinar held on 12 June 2026, Ambroise Pascal, the DGCCRF’s Ecological Transition Officer, and his team addressed the key issues raised by th...