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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.

Monday, October 23, 2023

A Geographical Indication for Velay clays

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On 13 October 2023, the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) announced that it had approved the “Velay clays” geographical indicati...

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Sephora's commitment to mental health

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October 10, 2023 was World Mental Health Day. On this occasion, Sephora announced that it would donate all profits from the day's sales of Rare Beauty...

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

First job: which companies do young graduates dream of?

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As it does every year, Universum (a firm specializing in employer branding) publishes its ranking of companies targeted by marketing, engineering and ...

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Global Bioenergies awarded bronze rating by EcoVadis

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EcoVadis, a platform for assessing corporate sustainability, has just awarded Global Bioenergies a bronze medal for its CSR performance. The company i...

Monday, October 16, 2023

Harmful chemicals in consumer products: a appeal to the European Commission

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PFAS, endocrine disruptors and other substances of concern… consumer products are full of harmful chemicals, according to the BEUC. The organisation o...

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Global Bioenergies receives €16.4 million in state support

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As part of the France 2030 project, the French government will contribute to the financing of a 10,000-ton-per-year biosourced isobutene factory. This...

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

L'Oréal resells Sanoflore

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LSA has just revealed that an agreement to sell the Sanoflore brand has been reached between L’Oréal, the Ekkio Capital fund and Sergio Calandri, foun...

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Roelmi-HPC publishes its 2022 sustainability report

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For the fifth year running, the supplier of ingredients (for various industries) publishes its sustainability report. This new edition takes stock of ...

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Pierre Fabre acquires a stake in MiYé

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The cosmetics heavyweight expands its business. The group has just announced its investment in MiYé, a brand specializing in balancing women’s hormona...

Monday, September 25, 2023

Urban waste water treatment: Cosmetics Europe expresses concern following the vote on the ENVI Committee report

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Following the vote on 20 September 2023 by the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) on the draft r...

Monday, September 25, 2023

Cosmed appoints its first Director of Government Affairs

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The political activities of the association of SMEs in the cosmetics industry are expanding. Cosmed has therefore appointed Nathalie de Courcy to the ...

Monday, September 18, 2023

Sophim announces €20 million in financing

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Good news for the French supplier of vegetable squalane. The company has just completed a major financing round which will enable it to accelerate its...