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"Starting my own cosmetics business": a guide from French FEBEA

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.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VI

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

FEBEA welcomes the EU-Australia free trade agreement

In a press release issued on 24 March 2026, the FEBEA welcomed the free trade agreement that has just been concluded between the European Union and Australia. For the French Federation of Beauty Companies, this marks a major operational step forward for European businesses.

2025 rankings of patent applicants: cosmetics maintains its position

As it does every year, the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) has just unveiled its list of top patent applicants and holders. While the top three come from the automotive and aeronautics sectors, cosmetics ranks just below the podium.

How equal are men and women in the cosmetics industry?

Every year, French companies with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish their professional equality index by March 1 at the latest. This is an opportunity to take stock of the situation and, for some companies, to use it as a positive communication tool.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The Yves Rocher Foundation mobilizes for reforestation

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What if playing video games could help green the planet? That’s the idea behind the Yves Rocher Foundation’s partnership with the game Minecraft. All ...

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Beauty Tech: Coty partners with Perfect Corp

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The cosmetics heavyweight has just announced a partnership with artificial intelligence specialist Perfect Corp. Coty’s objective is to improve the cu...

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The Body Shop North America simplifies its recruitment processes

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Earlier this year, the group launched a new recruitment program, The Open Hiring, aimed at reducing discrimination in hiring. Building on its success,...

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Firmenich opens Studio Guangzhou, a customer experience center tailored to China’s market

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Firmenich, the Swiss fragrance and taste company, announced the opening of its new customer experience studio in Guangzhou, continuing its expansion i...

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Procter&Gamble announces its new climate action plan

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Procter&Gamble wants to accelerate its green transition. The group has just communicated its goals for the year 2040. It aims to achieve zero net ...

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

L'Occitane starts social selling

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The Provence-based group has just launched its social selling platform in the United States for its eponymous brand. This practice consists in recruit...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Towards a voluntary rating system for the environmental impact of beauty products

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In a September 20 press release, Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever invite the cosmetics sector to co-design a voluntary environmental...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Refill project: what results for Mustela?

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In 2020, the brand of care products dedicated to toddlers decided to launch a first phase of experimentation by proposing that consumers buy a returna...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

"Nature Positive": L'Occitane's new biodiversity strategy

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On the occasion of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Congress held in Marseille from September 3 to 10, 2021, the L’Occi...

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Amore Pacific offers one-minute deliveries

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Just like Boots which signed a partnership with Deliveroo, it’s the turn of the Korean cosmetics leader to partner with a company specialized in food ...

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

MakeMyMask wins the French Tech grant from the BPI

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The young brand MakeMyMask, which combines tailor-made products with home cosmetics to offer turnkey hair care, has just won the French Tech grant fro...

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Sustainable Beauty Awards 2021: there is still time to enter!

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For almost a decade, the Sustainable Beauty Awards has been giving recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the be...