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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.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Greez: the solution to cosmetic waste

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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 agreement

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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 company

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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?

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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 cosmetopoeia

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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...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Pochet Group cuts CO2 emissions with Metron tool

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To combat global warming, manufacturers are trying to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. To achieve this, the packagin...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Is life in the beauty business good for women?

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Forbes magazine, in partnership with the Statisca polling institute, has produced a ranking of the companies where conditions are most favorable for w...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Coty strengthens its parental leave policy

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As part of its CSR policy, the Coty Group has just changed the rules concerning the leave to which young parents are entitled. The company is committe...

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The FEBEA and Cosmetic Valley have co-organized the latest cosmetics industry committee.

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On November 17, the two professional organizations met at the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Chaired ...

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Mon Parcours So Doux: Belle & Bien's new digital service

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The Belle & Bien association has just launched a new service on its mobile application to help all women with illnesses take care of themselves du...

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Miyoshi Europe offers a new vision of collaboration: CoWoP

Always striving for innovation, Miyoshi Europe is a leader in surface treatment technology for materials and pigments used in the cosmetics industry. ...

Monday, November 20, 2023

"Allergens" Regulation: guidelines from Cosmetics Europe

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The publication of European Regulation 2023/1545 lays down labelling obligations for 80 substances recognised as fragrance allergens from July 2026. T...