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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, April 26, 2023

Achiever Awards 2023: the list of winners

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On April 18, 2023, the CEW France celebrated the tenth edition of its Achiever Awards and the 30th anniversary of the Beauty Centers. On this occasion...

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Berkem Group expands its distribution network of cosmetic actives in the UK

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The group has just announced the signature of an agreement with Kreglinger, a distributor of specialty ingredients, for the marketing of its entire co...

Friday, April 14, 2023

Pierre Fabre buys the Même brand

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Founded in 2017 by Judith Levy Keller and Juliette Couturier, Même is a dermocosmetic brand for cancer patients. The Pierre Fabre Group was already a ...

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Berkem acquires Biopress

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The Berkem group, a French specialist in plant extraction, has just announced the acquisition of the company Biopress. The objective of this operation...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

8 packaging reduction projects supported by Citeo and Adelphe

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Citeo and its subsidiary Adelphe, companies whose mission is to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, have just announced the names of the eig...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

L'Oréal's takeover of Aēsop an advantage for the group, according to GlobalData

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The cosmetics heavyweight just announced the signing of an agreement with Natura & Co to acquire Aēsop, the Australian luxury cosmetics brand. A s...

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Is the regulation of promotions a good thing for the Hygiene and Beauty sector?

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On 22 March 2023, the so-called Descrozaille law on trade negotiations was definitively adopted by the French Parliament. One of its effects is that s...

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

5th approval for the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster

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Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate in charge of Industry, announced on Monday 27 March, alongside Harold Huwart, representative of Régions de France an...

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

French brands gain in power

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Like every year, Kantar unveils its Kantar BrandZ Top 50 France. This ranking gathers the most valued French brands. The value of the 50 strongest Fre...

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Calculating the recycled content in plastics: an open letter to the European Commission

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On 22 March 2023, a group of 31 associations representing major market sectors along the European plastics value chain have issued a joint letter call...

Monday, March 20, 2023

Cosmed's collective pavilion returns to Beauty World Middle East

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Building on the success of 2022, the Cosmed association is repeating the experience and is again offering French cosmetics companies the opportunity t...

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Distribution: new agreement between Unipex and Berkem

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The Berkem group, supplier of cosmetic actives (among others) has just announced its partnership with Unipex. The company will be in charge of the dis...