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Use of sunscreen: the battle is not (yet) wonSubscribers only

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 continuesSubscribers only

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 VISubscribers only

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 pilotingSubscribers only

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 FEBEASubscribers only

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.
Monday, March 28, 2022
Launch of the EcoBeautyScore ConsortiumSubscribers only
36 cosmetic companies and trade associations have come together to launch the EcoBeautyScore Consortium. The aim of the Consortium is to develop an in...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
TerraCycle and Monoprix join forces to recycle cosmetics in shopsSubscribers only
Monoprix has joined forces with TerraCycle and L’Oréal France, Signal and Gillette to accelerate and encourage the recycling of hygiene and beauty pro...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Fleurance nature is committed to reducing the environmental impact of e-commerceSubscribers only
On 14 March, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition announced that 18 new companies have just signed the “Charter of commitments for the reducti...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Expanscience joins the B Corp Beauty CoalitionSubscribers only
A company with a mission, and once again certified B Corp, Expanscience joins forces with 40 B Corp companies around the world to accelerate the trans...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
DKSH France receives Platinum EcoVadis certificationSubscribers only
DKSH France, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the chemical, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries, has been recognized...
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Financial support from Cosmed to its exporting SMEsSubscribers only
On the occasion of the “Beauty World Middle East” trade show in Dubai, which will be held from October 31 to November 2, 2022, Cosmed is providing fin...
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
U'Cosmetics 2022 winnersSubscribers only
Every year for the past 13 years, the UCO Bretagne Nord has gathered students from all over France around a competition whose objective is to present ...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Colgate-Palmolive embraces sustainabilitySubscribers only
The hygiene products group has just presented its roadmap to 2025. The main objective is to reduce the packaging of its products and to introduce more...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Shiseido renews partnership with World Surf LeagueSubscribers only
It’s a rolling deal between the cosmetics brand and the organization dedicated to surfing. Since 2019, the two entities have been working together to ...
Monday, March 14, 2022
Russian-Ukrainian conflict: FEBEA and COSMED responsesSubscribers only
What is the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on French cosmetic companies? What positions have they adopted, in solidarity with the Ukrainian populat...
Monday, March 7, 2022
Second cosmetics sector Committee: "effective and concrete"Subscribers only
Developing a strategic vision common to all players in the industry, cooperating with public authorities, taking up the challenges raised by ecologica...
Monday, March 7, 2022
Berkem-Unipex distribution agreementSubscribers only
The Berkem Group, a player in plant-based chemistry, and Unipex, a specialist in the distribution of specialities, have announced their exclusive dist...
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