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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.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Sustainability: the Yves Rocher Foundation rewards committed womenSubscribers only
For the fourth consecutive year, the Yves Rocher Foundation is launching the “Terre de Femmes International Award”. This prize is intended to distingu...
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Unilever promotes its sustainable palm oilSubscribers only
The group helps its raw material suppliers to improve their manufacturing process and limit their impact on the planet. To illustrate its point, Unile...
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Estée Lauder Companies commits to reforestation in the UKSubscribers only
The group has just announced a £500,000 (€593,358) commitment to support the rehabilitation of the UK’s national parks. This five-year project will co...
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Two shades for an eye contour treatment that adapts to all skin tonesSubscribers only
Two eye care products with a touch of pigment adapted to the skin tone, one for light to medium skin tones, the other for dark to dark skin tones, thi...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
ImpACT: Expanscience's new CSR programSubscribers only
Laboratoires Expanscience, certified B-Corp, has just announced its new action plan for 2030. This time, the company not only wishes to have a positiv...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Weleda is B-Corp certifiedSubscribers only
Weleda has just obtained the “B-Corp” (Certified Benefit Corporation) certification, an asset that confers on it the status of an industrial company w...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Regulatory Quiz 2021: the right answers!Subscribers only
On October 11, CosmeticOBS launched a 10-question quiz focusing on the cosmetic regulations of the last 12 months for its French subscribers. At stake...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Estée Lauder supports the ISS Sustainability ChallengeSubscribers only
Cosmetics brand Estée Lauder has just announced its association with the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Sustainability Challenge to ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
L'Oréal wants to restore wildlife in the UKSubscribers only
The group has just announced that the L’Oréal Nature Regeneration Fund will support a nature restoration project in the UK. The project, in collaborat...
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Back to M.A.C: the sustainable program of M.A.C CosmeticsSubscribers only
The makeup brand is now offering consumers the opportunity to bring back their empty makeup packages to the store (as long as they are stamped M.A.C)....
Thursday, November 4, 2021
La Roche-Posay supports cancer patientsSubscribers only
Historically, La Roche-Posay has always supported patients by offering dermocosmetic products designed to relieve skin that is often damaged by treatm...
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
L'Oréal/Symatese: strengthening the research partnership on biomaterialsSubscribers only
L’Oréal and Symatese have announced the signing of new long-term research and development agreements in the field of biomaterials, to strengthen and b...
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