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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.

Monday, December 12, 2022

Cosmetics Sector Committee: the themes of the 3rd meeting

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Chaired by Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate for Industry, the Cosmetics Sector Committee met on 28 November at Bercy for its third working session si...

Monday, December 5, 2022

L’Oréal and the French biotech, Microphyt, announce a strategic partnership

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L’Oréal and the French biotech, Microphyt, announce a strategic partnership in which L’Oréal’s venture capital fund, BOLD (Business Opportunities for ...

Monday, December 5, 2022

Gattefossé wins the INPI 2022 Trophies

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This year, two companies from the cosmetics sector were nominated for the INPI 2022 Awards: SurfactGreen in the Responsible Innovation category and Ga...

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

5 cosmetic companies in the ranking of the most admired brands in France

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Which French companies have a good image and make people want to join them? To find out, Eight Advisory commissioned IFOP to conduct an opinion poll. ...

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Green Impact Index creates its Consortium

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A group of 25 actors representing more than 1,000 companies, reinforced by several independent consultancies and an academic structure, have decided, ...

Monday, November 28, 2022

Technicoflor: when perfumery meets the Metaverse

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The Metaverse is at our doorstep and the cosmetics industry is planning to take it over. The new collection of fragrances from Technicoflor (a French ...

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Do cosmetic companies make new graduates dream?

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As it has done every year for the past 13 years, Universum (a firm specializing in employer branding) has compiled a ranking of the companies most cov...

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Beauty Made in France: weaknesses and opportunities

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In the current economic context, the case for “Made in France” is increasingly strong. However, the consumption of “Made in France” products remains a...

Monday, November 14, 2022

100% of Silab's active ingredients notified to the Chinese NMPA

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The ingredient supplier Silab has just announced that 100% of its standard active ingredients are now notified on the NMPA platform (the agency in cha...

Monday, October 31, 2022

Cosmetic Valley signs a partnership with the City of Seoul and the K-Beauty

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On 23 October 2022, at the Korean Cultural Centre in Paris, the Mayor of Seoul, Mr Se-Hoon OH, and the President of Cosmetic Valley, Mr Marc-Antoine J...

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dove and the beauty canons: the fight continues

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The hygiene brand is known for its strong stance against discrimination against women. And for its new awareness campaign, Dove has conducted a survey...

Monday, October 24, 2022

The 2022 health check of the French cosmetics industry by Emmanuel Guichard (FEBEA)

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How is the cosmetics industry doing in 2022? This is the question that Emmanuel Guichard, the General Delegate of the FEBEA, tried to answer in his op...