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FEBEA is calling for a return to 0% customs duties on exports to the United States

Following the European Parliament’s approval of the Turnberry Agreement on 16 June 2026, customs duties on French cosmetics exported to the United States are expected to rise to 15 per cent. Customs duties on exports to the United States continue to represent a major blow to the French cosmetics industry, and FEBEA is alerting the French and European authorities to this issue.

Cosmetics: much more than just a matter of appearance

At its annual conference on 16 June 2026, Cosmetics Europe unveiled the results of a survey carried out by Ifop on how European consumers view cosmetic products. And these products are now essential in many aspects of daily life.

Sun protection: between reality and the right messages to convey

At the presentation of the results of the annual survey conducted by the OpinionWay polling institute on behalf of FEBEA regarding the use of suncare products in France, Dr Marina Alexandre-Audaire, a dermatologist at Avicenne Hospital, outlined the basics of how to protect oneself against the health risks posed by UV rays. It was an uncompromising plea for ever-greater protection.

Use of sunscreen: the battle is not (yet) won

The sunny days are back… and with them come the results of the annual survey conducted by the OpinionWay polling institute on behalf of FEBEA into the use of sun protection in France. The findings were unveiled at a press workshop held on 21 May 2026, and the conclusion is clear: there is still room for improvement!

Omnibus VI: the controversy continues

The European Parliament’s amendments to Omnibus VI (and in particular Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation on CMRs), adopted by the Committee on 15 April 2026, have not settled all concerns. Whilst industry representatives welcome the prospect of an “effective regulatory framework”, consumer organisations and certain politicians are up in arms.

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...

Monday, February 12, 2024

Blissim supports the fight against women's abuse

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For the fifth year running, Blissim is supporting the Solidarité Femmes federation. To this end, an information campaign will run from March 1 to 31, ...

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Cosmetics industry mobilizes to improve supply chain traceability

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Time for cooperation! 15 industry players join forces to launch the Trasce consortium. The aim of the project is to strengthen the collective understa...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Scentys accelerates its development in 2024

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The company, which specializes in fragrance diffusion technologies, has its sights set on the big time this year: strengthening its commitment to the ...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The cosmetics industry says yes to deposits!

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The issue of packaging reuse is central to the beauty industry. 11 companies in the sector are mobilizing and joining forces to launch a pilot project...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

L'Atelier du Sourcil wins Google's Top Rated Retailer Award for 2023

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In the beauty industry, competition is fierce. And to find out how to make the right choice, consumers often seek the advice of their peers on the Int...