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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.

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 ...

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

U'Cosmetics 2023: 11 finalist teams revealed

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On February 7th, the organizers of the student contest gathered the jury (composed of experts of the cosmetic industry and of which CosmeticOBS is a p...

Monday, February 13, 2023

Launch of the ICCS, for animal-free cosmetic science

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On 8 February 2023, more than 35 cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers, industry associations and animal protection organizations announced the launch...

Monday, February 13, 2023

RetiLife: the 100% natural-origin retinol by Givaudan

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Givaudan announces the introduction of RetiLife, a molecule for anti-ageing and a breakthrough evolution for the cosmetic industry. Indeed, this new a...

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Bpifrance and ADEME launch the "Diag Ecodesign"

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Bpifrance and ADEME are reinforcing their offer of support to companies in their environmental transformation. The new “Diag Ecodesign” should enable ...

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

TechnicoFlor's FlorIndex is validated by AFNOR Certification

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French fragrance house Technicoflor has launched its FlorIndex, a tool for eco-design of fragrance formulas to assess their environmental impact, in 2...