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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, June 8, 2022

Import/export in the UK in 2021

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The CTPA (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association) has analyzed the trade flows (related to cosmetics) of the UK in 2021. Result: the country ha...

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The FEBEA reaffirms the essentiality of cosmetics

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While the concept of essential use planned by the European Commission worries the industry, FEBEA organized its annual General Assembly on the theme o...

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Silab initiates a project in favor of local biodiversity

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Silab, a supplier of cosmetic ingredients, has just set up a new local biodiversity conservation project in collaboration with the company BeeOdiversi...

Monday, May 30, 2022

L'Oréal introduces "its biggest suncare innovation in 30 years"

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After 10 years of research, L’Oréal introduces UVMune 400 its breakthrough sun filtering technology that effectively protects the skin against insidio...

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Cosmébio 2022 Awards: the products in competition

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The Cosmébio Awards is an annual award that recognises Cosmébio-labelled brands for the quality of their products and the ethical approach to which th...

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Unilever wants to support regenerative agriculture

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Unilever, AXA, Unilever and Tikehau Capital have announced their joint ambition to create an investment fund dedicated to the transition towards regen...

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Evonik receives EcoVadis Platinum rating again

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The EcoVadis agency has again awarded Evonik - one of the world leaders in specialty chemical - a Platinum rating for its sustainability performance. ...

Monday, May 23, 2022

Characterisation of nanoparticles by AI

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On the occasion of World Metrology Day, whose theme this year was “Metrology in the digital age”, LNE (French National Laboratory of Metrology and Tes...

Monday, May 23, 2022

Pantene commits to inclusiveness at work in Canada

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At a time when gender issues are at the forefront of the debate, many 2SLGBTQ+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people are shy...

Monday, May 23, 2022

Aveda receives Leaping Bunny certification

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The hair care brand has just been awarded the Leaping Bunny label by Cruelty Free International. This certification attests that no animal testing has...

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Adopt Parfums raises 26 million euros

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The low-cost perfume brand has just completed an important fundraising with several investors. This operation will be used to support the development ...

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The Body Shop wants the voice of youth to be heard

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The Body Shop and the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Youth have joined forces to address the problem of young people being left out of...