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FEBEA is calling for a return to 0% customs duties on exports to the United StatesSubscribers only

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 appearanceSubscribers only

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 conveySubscribers only

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) wonSubscribers only

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 continuesSubscribers only

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.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
L'Oréal's takeover of Aēsop an advantage for the group, according to GlobalDataSubscribers only
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?Subscribers only
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 clusterSubscribers only
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 powerSubscribers only
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 CommissionSubscribers only
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 EastSubscribers only
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 BerkemSubscribers only
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...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Seppic and Botalys become partnersSubscribers only
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 planSubscribers only
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 biodiversitySubscribers only
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 paritySubscribers only
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 ScentSubscribers only
Aptar Beauty, expert in packaging distribution systems for the cosmetics industry, has just acquired ID Scent, a company specialized in paper sampling...
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