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What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “Palm oil: what does the future hold?” Hervé Plessis, CEO of Stéarinerie Dubois, Philippe Guariloff of Chanel, Julie Cortal of Nopalm Ingredients, Antoine Piccirilli, Scientific Director of La Fabrique Végétale, and Marie-Odile Hecht, Director of Cosmoya, outlined possible answers to this question.

MoCRA enforcement in the USA: a status update

It is two years old, but the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the regulatory framework for cosmetics in the United States, has not yet reached full maturity. Some rules are still missing, while the implications of those already in effect can be measured. At the 23rd Cosmetic Valley Regulatory Issues - Fragrances & Cosmetics Congress held on November 19 a...

A world tour of allergen labelling

At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held on 19 and 20 November 2025, Linh de Beaucorps and Juliette Blès from FEBEA revisited the issue of international acceptance of mandatory European labelling for “new” allergens, providing an update on the situation in different countries and geographical areas.

Fragrance ingredients under the spotlight

At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held by Cosmetic Valley on November 19 and 20, 2025, Frédéric Lebreux, Head of Human Safety Sciences at Givaudan, presented an overview of fragrance ingredients “under the spotlight” in Europe, whether or not they are targeted for classification as CMRs.

Some information about IFRA 52

At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held on November 19 and 20, 2025, Frédéric Lebreux, Head of Human Safety Sciences at Givaudan, presented an overview of fragrance ingredients “under the spotlight,” whose conditions of use are set to change or which are threatened with prohibition. He began by providing an overview of the upcoming changes to IFRA Standards.

Friday, July 6, 2018

The role of vitamin D in skin protection

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At the 6th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference held in London on June 5-6, 2018, Dr Bianca McCarthy, of the University of Sydney, Australia, presented he...

Monday, July 2, 2018

Loïc Armand: judge us according to what we do, not what you fear we might do!

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Loïc Armand, President of Cosmetics Europe, gave CosmeticOBS an interview at the Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference held in Brussels on June 13-14, 20...

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

European regulatory cases: an update

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As has become a habit, Salvatore d’Acunto, Head of Unit of the Health Technology and Cosmetics DG Grow, came to the Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference...

Monday, June 25, 2018

Millennials and cleanliness do not hit it off with each other!

The consumption habits of the under-35-year-olds are often investigated. And for good reason: it seems Generation Y have freed themselves from a few c...

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Nanomaterials: what concrete approach for manufacturers?

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Sophie Thirion is the R&D Director of Laboratoires Odysud, who market organic cosmetics brand Acorelle, in particular its sun care range. At the N...

Monday, June 18, 2018

Can skin aging be prevented?

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The 6th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference held in London on June 5-6, 2018 was focused on the theme ‘Skin Health and Skin Aging’. The first edition org...

Monday, May 28, 2018

DIY: niche trend or market revolution?

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Jo Chidley introduces herself as the ‘flounder’ of Beauty Kitchen, which she created to offer ‘luxurious, 100% efficient and natural beauty products t...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Exporting to the United States: regulatory pre-requisites

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Under American regulations, cosmetics are divided into two different categories, contrary to what is implemented in Europe. As a result, it is crucial...

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Specificities and trends on the American market

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‘I want to have America and I’ll have it’: no doubt many cosmetics brands share French-American singer Joe Dassin’s determination when it comes to cap...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Cosmetic ingredients: a close look at the American market

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At the 2017 in-Cosmetics Global show, Nicolas Matic, Director of Kline’s Market Research, had presented cosmetic products and ingredients trends. In 2...

Monday, May 14, 2018

Chinese vs European regulatory requirements

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It is no use explaining why cosmetics brands had better venture into China. This dense market promises bright establishment prospects. But before pack...

Monday, May 7, 2018

Nano migration from packaging to cosmetic products

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Nanoparticles are everywhere, including in cosmetics packaging, so they can unintentionally end up in products through migrations. How to assess the l...