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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.

FEBEA and Cosmed in support of Omnibus VI

As the European Commission’s Omnibus VI proposal to simplify “certain requirements and procedures applicable to chemicals” comes up for debate in Parliament – a proposal that has been widely criticised by consumer and environmental groups – representatives of the cosmetics industry are making their voices heard and expressing their support for its principles.

ReCosm Coalition: a review after two years of piloting

Following more than two years of a pilot scheme carried out across 45 retail outlets in France, the ReCosm Coalition has published a white paper setting out the lessons learnt from the first collective pilot scheme dedicated to the reuse of cosmetic containers. Conclusion: the reuse of cosmetic packaging is technically feasible, environmentally sound and economically promising, provided it is roll...

"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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Clarins launches its "Lip Oil Factory"

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At a time when personalization in cosmetics is in full swing, the French brand has just unveiled its new concept: the Lip Oil Factory. This oil bar al...

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

L'Occitane Group appoints new CEO

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The appointment of Laurent Marteau has just been announced. As of September 1, 2022, he will take up his duties alongside André Hoffmann, Vice Chairma...

Monday, August 29, 2022

Smart Beauty Insight: the partner of an optimized "Beauty" watch

Keeping an eye on all the latest news in the cosmetics industry worldwide is essential to capture the trends that drive the business. Faced with the c...

Friday, August 5, 2022

Export: the French cosmetics market is doing well, according to the French FEBEA

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Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of foreign trade, attractiveness and French abroad, presente...

Monday, July 11, 2022

IES Ingredients : distributor but not only...

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On June 12, 2022, IES Ingredients, distributor of raw materials for the beauty industry (among others), inaugurated a new site in Allauch. On this occ...

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Sephora honors Chinese cosmetic brands

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The distributor has just announced the launch of its “China Accelerate” program. The objective is to give a better visibility to Chinese beauty brands...

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Circul'Egg sets out to conquer the cosmetics industry

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Since 2020, Circul’Egg has been recycling eggshells from egg breakers to produce biomolecules of interest, such as calcium carbonate, hyaluronic acid ...

Monday, July 4, 2022

The Consortium HE calls on regulatory authorities to review their position on essential oils

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For the past 10 years, the media have widely reported on the potentially allergenic properties of essential oils (EO). While the draft revisions of th...

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Texen awarded EcoVadis Platinum status for its CSR strategy

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Packaging supplier Texen has reached a new milestone. The award from EcoVadis is a sign of the commitment of the entire group and the consecration of ...

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Plastics Europe denounces the inadequacy of collection in France

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While the level of fossil-based plastics production has returned to its pre-Covid 19 pandemic level of activity, Plastics Europe is calling for more s...

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Design4Circularity concept of circular cosmetics packaging

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In a unique collaboration for the Personal Care industry, Clariant, Siegwerk, Borealis, and Beiersdorf are combining expertise to tackle the challenge...

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Sarbec Cosmetics doubles its production capacity in France

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Solidly established in France, with three of its four production workshops and its Research and Development laboratory, Sarbec Cosmetics continues to ...