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

Every month, the Regulation Checklist reviews key information from the world of regulations in Europe and Worldwide: the essentials you shouldn’t miss...

Longevity has become a key theme in the marketing narratives of cosmetics brands. This new trend is benefiting certain product categories that have lo...

At the European Forum on “Cosmetic Claims, Substantiation and Certifications,” held on September 10, 2026, Andrea Díaz Fernández, a consultant at Obel...

At the European Forum on “Cosmetic Claims, Justification and Certifications”, held on 10 September 2026, Theresa Callaghan, a consultant and author of...

The concept of longevity is gaining ground in the cosmetics industry. As promises on this theme have multiplied, consumers have become more discerning...

Revieve, a specialist in AI-powered skin diagnostic solutions, has published the second part of its “2030 Beauty Trends” report. The report identifies...

At its meeting on September 15–16, 2026, ECHA’s SEAC (Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis) adopted its final opinion on the proposal to restrict oct...

The trend research firm Mintel has published Beyond Protection, a report focusing on the future of skin protection. It cross-references online consume...

On September 27, 2026, the European Directive No. 2024/825 enters into force. It amends the unfair commercial practices to include environmental claim...

At the European Forum on “Cosmetic Claims, Justification and Certifications”, held on 10 September 2026, Emma Trogen of Cosmetics Europe gave a presen...

The trend forecasting agency VML has published the tenth edition of its report, The Future Shopper. The study is based on a survey carried out between...

The European Union initiated a set of legislative acts aimed at improving consumer protection and ensuring reliability sustainability-related declarat...

As it does every year, Ecovia Intelligence brings together industry professionals to discuss sustainability issues in the cosmetics sector. This 18th ...

The TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, made available its analytical method for detecting and qua...

On 17 September 2026, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102 in the Official Journal of the European Union, which amend...

ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) has just published the minutes of the 78th meeting of its RAC (Risk Assessment Committee), which took place in ea...

The market research firm Euromonitor International sets out the trends shaping the beauty sector in 2026, which will continue to influence the sector ...

Criteo (a French online advertising specialist) has published its ‘Global Health & Beauty Pulse 2026’ report, which focuses on cosmetics purchases...

The Fragrance & Cosmetics Congress, held annually in Chartres (France) under the auspices of Cosmetic Valley, needs no introduction. For its 24th ...

On 11 September 2026, the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, launched a one-month consultation on...

On 8 September 2026, 22 organisations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, published an open letter calling for a new approac...

The trend research firm NielsenIQ has released its 2026 Gen Alpha Beauty Study, which focuses on the beauty product habits of preteens and teens. The ...

A recent analysis carried out by Fresha, an AI-powered beauty and wellness booking platform, shows that an increasing number of women over 40 are seek...