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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.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Nuxe uses augmented reality to introduce its 3-in-1 Crème fraîche

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The Nuxe brand has decided to shake up the codes of cosmetic communication with a campaign for its 100% digital Crème fraîche that includes a strong f...

Monday, May 16, 2022

Technicoflor launches a collection of upcycled perfumes

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The French perfume house TechnicoFlor has just launched a collection of perfumes developed from upcycled raw materials. Aimed at perfume and cosmetics...

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Estée Lauder launches fund to support women in the workplace

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The cosmetics brand wants to help women take on important positions and leadership roles. That’s why the company just announced the creation of the Es...

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Hannes Moeller appointed Managing Director of Seppic

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Change in Seppic’s organizational chart. Hannes Moeller, an engineer by training, has taken over the management of the company, a subsidiary of Air Li...

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Olivier Fahy, Chairman and CEO of the Berkem Group receives the Montgolfier Prize

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The Montgolfier Awards are intended to reward French entrepreneurs and inventors who deserve to be known and whose values are beneficial to the countr...

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Silab's sustainable initiatives

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Committed to environmental preservation, the ingredient supplier just shared its new sustainability report. Its program is centered around five major ...

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

L'Oréal launches a sustainable investment fund

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The group has just announced the creation of the Circular Innovation Fund. Its objective is to develop and finance circular and ecoresponsible innovat...

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Guerlain sponsors the Millière Valley

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Long committed to the preservation of ecosystems, Guerlain has just announced that it has become a patron of the Vallée de la Millière. This site, bou...

Monday, May 2, 2022

A petition to ban "Soap-free" claims

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The petition was launched by a group of soap makers, including cold process soap makers, to denounce the claims “Soap-free” and “Soap without soap” as...

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Lush tests the beauty vending machine

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At a time when physical distribution is still a bit behind, Lush has installed a vending machine at King’s Cross station in London. The opportunity to...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Cosmetics Europe publishes Recommendation No.26 on the use of alternative methods to ISO 24444:2019

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ISO 24444:2019 is the only official reference for determining the sun protection factor (SPF) of cosmetic products. But it is an in vivo method, for w...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Start-up Jolimoi raises seven million euros

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Jolimoi, a platform that connects the general public with expert cosmetic consultants, has just completed a Series A financing round with Seventure Pa...