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Use of sunscreen: the battle is not (yet) won

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 continues

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 VI

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 piloting

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 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.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

CSR: Léa Nature's commitments

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As regulations concerning the preservation of the planet become stricter, the actors of the cosmetics industry are accelerating their social/environme...

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Packaging: Weleda's eco-responsible approach

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When you are a cosmetic brand and you want to improve your environmental profile, one of the necessary steps is to think about the packaging you use. ...

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Clarins is experimenting reusable packages.

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Long committed to the preservation of nature, Clarins has announced it is testing a new packaging system for the delivery of its cosmetics. The group ...

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Quiz Bio 2021: the right answers!

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On 20 September, CosmeticOBS launched a 10-question quiz focused on organic cosmetics for its French subscribers. At stake: a free ticket to attend th...

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...