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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.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Seppic and Botalys become partners

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Seppic and Botalys (a Belgian start-up specialized in the cultivation of rare and medicinal plants) have signed a research partnership for the co-deve...

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Arcade Beauty launches its decarbonization plan

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Climate issues are at the heart of industrialists’ concerns. Aware of the impact of its activity on the environment, the Arcade Beauty group intends t...

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Cosmetic Valley commits to the preservation of Gabon's biodiversity

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Study the cosmetopoeia of Gabon, protect it and make it a lever for commercial development… This is the commitment that the French cosmetics industry ...

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

L'Oréal France No. 1 in gender parity

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Equileap is the first organization to provide data and information on gender equality in the corporate sector. It has ranked the ESG performance (Gend...

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Aptar Beauty announces the acquisition of ID Scent

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Aptar Beauty, expert in packaging distribution systems for the cosmetics industry, has just acquired ID Scent, a company specialized in paper sampling...

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Intellectual property infringements: a major threat to SMEs

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According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), infringeme...

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Natrue has partnered with the Organic Trade Board

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The natural and organic cosmetics certification body has just announced its association with the Organic Trade Board (a British organization composed ...

Monday, February 27, 2023

A collective of cosmetic brands calls for a swifter ban on microplastics

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In an open letter to the European Commission, a group of brands and associations from the cosmetics industry are calling for an acceleration of the mi...

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Regulation of super-promotions: an "invisible" impact on inflation, according to the FEBEA

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While the debate continues in the French parliament concerning the price cap on non-food products, the FEBEA continues to advocate for a strict contro...

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Pochet Group awarded the "Relations Fournisseurs & Achats Responsables" label

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The Pochet Group continues its race for certifications. After receiving the Gold grade from Ecovadis in 2022, the company has now been awarded the Res...

Monday, February 20, 2023

Cosmetics Europe launches a database of cosmetic ingredients

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Cosmetics Europe, the association of federations representing the European cosmetics industry, has launched Cosmile Europe, an online database of cosm...

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

New record in exports for the cosmetics sector in 2022

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Despite an unfavourable context, and after a very good year in 2021, the French cosmetics industry shows even better performances: the sector records ...