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What can we expect from the new Ecocert Sourcing platform?

On October 15, 2026, CosmeticOBS attended Ecocert’s press conference for the launch of its new Ecocert Sourcing platform. Sara Mayor (Director of the Cosmetics Business Unit at the Ecocert Group) introduced us to this new tool.

Organic cosmetics: sales are rising only in pharmacies

Sales of organic cosmetics are rising in chemists, but falling in organic shops and health and beauty shops. In organic shops, however, the decline is slowing. This is shown by the figures presented by Antonin Le Masle, Business Analyst at OpenHealth, during a webinar organised by Cosmébio and Synadiet on 15 October 2026.

A French FEBEA white paper on digital risks

Digital fraud has ceased to be a marginal phenomenon and has become a systemic threat to businesses, including those in the cosmetics sector. This white paper, which FEBEA has just published, aims to document the scale of the phenomenon and identify the conditions necessary to strengthen protection against it.

Joint call to action against counterfeiting

On September 30, 2026, nine organizations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, released a document calling on the European Union to strengthen liability rules for online platforms and intermediaries in order to better prevent the sale of dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit products to European consumers.

Manifesto for the Digital Transition

In late September 2026, a coalition of organizations published a manifesto outlining recommendations for a digital transition. It advocates for a “one product, one EU Data Carrier” approach and calls for the implementation of a harmonized, flexible, and technology-neutral digital labeling system that would allow certain physical information to be replaced with information accessible online.

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...

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Three nominations and an award for Technature's Warming cleansing stick! A revolution in responsible skincare

Technature’s warming cleansing stick continues to garner attention and recognition on the international skincare stage, securing its third nomination ...

Monday, November 6, 2023

Certisys, a sustainable certification body

In the face of environmental challenges, stakes in the cosmetics industry are numerous. As the sustainable certification body, Certisys aims to streng...

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Scentys: luxurious expression of fragrance

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Home fragrances appeal to consumers and professionals alike. What could be more pleasant than entering a place that smells good? Scentys, a company sp...

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Clariant announces the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF

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Swiss chemicals group Clariant has announced that it will acquire cosmetics ingredients supplier Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from International Flavors &...

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

FEBEA launches a website for the public

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To counter consumer mistrust of the cosmetics industry, the FEBEA has developed a website providing clear information accessible to all. The Federatio...

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...