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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.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Just for Men partners with Perfect Corp

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Who said virtual trials were only for makeup? Men’s hair dye brand Just For Men has just announced its partnership with Perfect Corp, the leader in vi...

Monday, December 6, 2021

The FEBEA mobilizes to fight violence against women

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FEBEA joins the fight against domestic violence. On the occasion of the International day for the elimination of violence against women, on November 2...

Monday, December 6, 2021

Auchan and Henkel commit to the Force Femmes association

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The retailer, in partnership with Henkel (through the Diadermine brand), is organizing an in-store donation drive from December 6 to 21. For two weeks...

Monday, December 6, 2021

Galderma acquires Alastin Skincare

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Galderma, a player in dermocosmetology (products for professionals and the general public) has just acquired Alastin Skincare, an American cosmetics b...

Monday, December 6, 2021

Phytodia announces the acquisition of A.S.C.A.

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Phytodia, which specialises in the research and development of organic plants and cosmetics, has announced the acquisition of Atelier de Savons et Cos...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Cosmetic Valley takes action for employment

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Faced with the shortage of skilled labor in the beauty industry, Cosmetic Valley has decided to raise awareness of the various trades in the sector. T...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Nivea launches an eco-refill for its soaps

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Now it’s the turn of the Beiersdorf Group’s star brand to offer a refill solution for its liquid soap ranges. At the crossroads between bulk and refil...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Shiseido commits to the preservation of the oceans

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In early 2021, Shiseido Company announced a partnership between the group’s eponymous brand and the World Surf League (WSL) as part of the “We Are One...

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Procter & Gamble develops a pack for disabled people

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Olay, a cosmetics brand of the Procter & Gamble group, has just launched a prototype for consumers with disabilities. The jar, which is easier to ...

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Sustainability: the Yves Rocher Foundation rewards committed women

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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 oil

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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 UK

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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...