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What can we expect from the new Ecocert Sourcing platform?

On October 15, 2026, CosmeticOBS attended Ecocert’s press conference for the launch of its new Ecocert Sourcing platform. Sara Mayor (Director of the Cosmetics Business Unit at the Ecocert Group) introduced us to this new tool.

Organic cosmetics: sales are rising only in pharmacies

Sales of organic cosmetics are rising in chemists, but falling in organic shops and health and beauty shops. In organic shops, however, the decline is slowing. This is shown by the figures presented by Antonin Le Masle, Business Analyst at OpenHealth, during a webinar organised by Cosmébio and Synadiet on 15 October 2026.

A French FEBEA white paper on digital risks

Digital fraud has ceased to be a marginal phenomenon and has become a systemic threat to businesses, including those in the cosmetics sector. This white paper, which FEBEA has just published, aims to document the scale of the phenomenon and identify the conditions necessary to strengthen protection against it.

Joint call to action against counterfeiting

On September 30, 2026, nine organizations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, released a document calling on the European Union to strengthen liability rules for online platforms and intermediaries in order to better prevent the sale of dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit products to European consumers.

Manifesto for the Digital Transition

In late September 2026, a coalition of organizations published a manifesto outlining recommendations for a digital transition. It advocates for a “one product, one EU Data Carrier” approach and calls for the implementation of a harmonized, flexible, and technology-neutral digital labeling system that would allow certain physical information to be replaced with information accessible online.

Monday, February 28, 2022

Ringana obtains the European Ecolabel

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The Austrian brand of fresh cosmetics has just received the European Ecolabel for three of its products (Fresh body wash, Fresh shampoo and Fresh soap...

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Lab for Care: the new Pierre Fabre experience

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The dermocosmetics group has inaugurated a new care and consultation area in the heart of Toulouse. This unique place is open to consumers so that the...

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

CSI Thermoformage launches into environmental impact measurement

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The company, an expert in eco-friendly thermoformed packaging, offers to measure the environmental footprint of its products. The objective is to make...

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

French presidential elections: the FEBEA submits 22 proposals for the cosmetics sector

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Within the framework of the 2022 presidential election, the FEBEA (French Federation of Beauty Companies) has developed 22 proposals to make the Frenc...

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Body Shop starts operating as a franchise

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To boost its expansion in France, the British group has identified franchising as an interesting lever. With 65 outlets across the country, The Body S...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Biotherm appoints new International General Manager

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Change of organizational chart at Biotherm. Gregory Benoit, who already worked for the L’Oréal group, is taking over as head of the brand. He succeeds...

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Gattefossé: a recognized CSR strategy

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For several years, Gattefossé has been following a strict CSR roadmap. And it’s a strategy that’s paying off, as the ingredient supplier has just rece...

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

La Roche-Posay supports cancer patients

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How do people with long term illnesses experience the side effects of their treatments? On the occasion of World Cancer Day, organized on February 4, ...

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Texen acquires PRP Creation’s flexible packaging activity

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Texen acquires PRP Creation’s flexible packaging activity (pouches and Doypacks), with plans for its global development. This business combination off...

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

IFF appoints new CEO

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The group specialized in the design of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food ingredients has appointed Frank Clyburn as Chief Executive Officer. This appo...

Monday, February 7, 2022

500,000 grant for Global Bioenergies' new industrial (cosmetics) plant

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As part of the France Relance plan, Global Bioenergies has been awarded a €500,000 subsidy by the Grand Est Region to complete the construction of the...

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Berkem Group appoints new Sales Director

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Éric Moussu takes over the commercial management of the Berkem group (specialized, among other things, in the formulation of cosmetic active ingredien...