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

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 appearanceSubscribers only

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 conveySubscribers only

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) wonSubscribers only

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 continuesSubscribers only

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.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Counterfeit products: 800 million lost in annual sales for the French cosmetics industrySubscribers only
According to a study by the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), counterfeit products cost the European clothing, cosmetics and toy in...
Monday, January 22, 2024
ASPA-INGRECOS becomes INGRECOSSubscribers only
ASPA-INGRECOS, the French association of manufacturers and distributors of surfactants and cosmetic ingredients, has decided to merge its two branches...
Monday, January 22, 2024
L'Oréal invests in Timeline, specialist in biotech longevitySubscribers only
L’Oréal has just announced that its strategic venture capital fund, BOLD, has acquired a minority stake in Timeline, a Swiss longevity biotech company...
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Mibelle Biochemistry USA appoints new Vice PresidentSubscribers only
The organizational chart of Mibelle Biochemistry’s US branch has just changed. Michael Conti has joined the company as Vice President to head up the U...
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
L'Oréal acquires the Gjosa companySubscribers only
Water is an indispensable resource… but not an infinite one. Committed to sustainable development, the pachyderm of the beauty industry has just made ...
Monday, January 15, 2024
BEUC calls for stricter framework for environmental claimsSubscribers only
According to an international survey conducted by BEUC (the European Consumer Organisation), environmental claims are poorly perceived by consumers, w...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Carole Lajous appointed President and CEO of Summit Cosmetics EuropeSubscribers only
The supplier of cosmetic ingredients has just named its new CEO: Carole Lajous. With 30 years’ experience in the beauty (and nutrition) industry, she ...
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Greez: the solution to cosmetic wasteSubscribers only
In the same way that the Too Good To Go app enables consumers to buy food that was supposed to end up in the garbage can, Greez offers the general pub...
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
USA: Sophim and Essential Ingredients sign distribution agreementSubscribers only
The French ingredients supplier has just set up shop in the United States. Sophim has signed a sales agreement with Essential Ingredients to distribut...
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Naturopera acquires Eugène Perma companySubscribers only
After being placed in receivership in the summer of 2023, Eugène Perma (owner of the Pétrole Hahn, Eugène Color, Keranove, Nat&Nove Bio, Biorène, ...
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Commit for our Planet: where do we stand one year on?Subscribers only
In December 2022, Cosmetics Europe launched a voluntary initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the beauty industry in Europe. One ye...
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Cosmetic Valley supports Mahoran cosmetopoeiaSubscribers only
It is an “inventory of natural resources and their traditional uses for the care and well-being of skin and hair”. Each region is home to unique raw m...
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