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"Starting my own cosmetics business": a guide from French FEBEA

Setting up a cosmetics business is not simply a matter of having an idea or a formula; it requires a thorough understanding of the sector’s regulatory, technical and business requirements. It is with this in mind that FEBEA has produced this guide.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VI

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

FEBEA welcomes the EU-Australia free trade agreement

In a press release issued on 24 March 2026, the FEBEA welcomed the free trade agreement that has just been concluded between the European Union and Australia. For the French Federation of Beauty Companies, this marks a major operational step forward for European businesses.

2025 rankings of patent applicants: cosmetics maintains its position

As it does every year, the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) has just unveiled its list of top patent applicants and holders. While the top three come from the automotive and aeronautics sectors, cosmetics ranks just below the podium.

How equal are men and women in the cosmetics industry?

Every year, French companies with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish their professional equality index by March 1 at the latest. This is an opportunity to take stock of the situation and, for some companies, to use it as a positive communication tool.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Respect for parity: L'Oréal stands out in the Equileap rankings

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Equileap is an independent organization specializing in gender, diversity and inclusion indicators. Every year, it publishes a barometer of the compan...

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies: cosmetics companies enter the ranking

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For the past seven years, Barron (an American weekly magazine) has compiled a list of the 100 most sustainable companies. And in the 2024 ranking, som...

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Body Shop: what future for the brand?

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Is the British cosmetics brand living out its final hours? Following the announcement of the receivership of the parent company (in the UK) on Februar...

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Fedrigoni strengthens its position in the US market

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The Italian papermaker has announced the acquisition of certain assets of the American company Mohawk. This operation will enable the company to produ...

Monday, March 4, 2024

A guide to implementing the restriction on microplastics

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On 14 February 2024, Cosmetics Europe and the EfCI (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) published a guide to help the industry understand an...

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Blush: try (virtually) before you buy!

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Are the limits of augmented reality endless? Perfect Corp, a company specializing in beauty tech solutions, has just announced an update to its virtua...

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Charlotte Tilbury supports women's motorsport

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The founder of the eponymous cosmetics brand has just announced a partnership with the F1 Academy. The aim is to enable female drivers to find their p...

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Groupe Rocher wins "Reducing environmental impact" award

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For the past seven years, the Essec Grande Consommation Chair has been recognizing companies’ sustainable initiatives. And now it’s Groupe Rocher’s tu...

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Miu Miu joins L'Oréal's Luxury Division

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L’Oréal Groupe and Prada S.p.A today announced the signing of a long-term, worldwide licensing agreement for the creation, development and distributio...

Monday, February 19, 2024

How big is the French cosmetics industry?

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To mark the 30th anniversary of Cosmetic Valley, the competitiveness cluster has teamed up with Asterès to map the impact of the beauty industry on th...

Monday, February 12, 2024

Two cosmetics companies earn CDP's Triple A rating

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For the sixth year running, the Carbon Disclosure Project (a non-profit organization that measures the environmental performance of companies) is rati...

Monday, February 12, 2024

Exports: new record for French cosmetics

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In 2023, French cosmetics exports broke through the symbolic 20 billion barrier for the first time, increasing by 10.8% in one year to reach 21.3 bill...