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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.

Monday, September 13, 2021

Biodiversity: a guide of best practices from the FEBEA

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Preserving biodiversity is no longer a commitment chosen by the most virtuous companies, but a must for all. The cosmetics sector has not been the las...

Monday, September 13, 2021

BASF buys half of an offshore wind farm

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BASF has reached an agreement with European electricity provider Vattenfall for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm. BASF owns 49.5% of the win...

Monday, September 13, 2021

Charlotte Tilbury gets Leaping Bunny certification

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At a time when the debate on cosmetic animal testing has been revived in Europe, the eponymous brand of British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury has ju...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle join forces against deforestation

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TerraCycle and Herbal Essences, a Procter&Gamble brand, are collaborating on the “Renew the Forest” project. The partnership includes the planting...

Monday, September 6, 2021

Cosmetics Europe renews its support for the ban on animal testing

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As the debate on animal testing has returned to the forefront in Europe, with a request from the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) for animal testing r...

Monday, September 6, 2021

Boots is partnering with Deliveroo

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Deliveroo delivery drivers are now handling orders of a different kind. Recently, the food delivery company has been working with the UK pharmacy chai...

Monday, September 6, 2021

Lux educates consumers against everyday sexism

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Lux, a brand of the Unilever group, has just launched an online platform to experience the ordinary sexism that punctuates the daily life of women. Th...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Dove and The Body Shop support the ECI "Save cruelty-free cosmetics"

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The Body Shop and Dove announce that they are joining forces with leading international animal protection organizations to urge the European Union to ...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Clariant acquires 100% of Beraca

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After taking a 30% stake in 2015, Clariant has just announced that it has acquired the remaining 70% of Beraca. The Swiss specialty chemicals group th...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Boticário digitally transforms the manufacturing of 300 million products a year with Dassault Systèmes

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Dassault Systèmes announced that Boticário Group, the world’s largest beauty franchise with over 4,000 points of sale in Brazil and more than fifteen ...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Cosmetic Valley : a six point recovery

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The competitiveness cluster held its General Assembly on June 29, 2021. 200 members gathered in Orléans with the board of directors chaired by Marc-An...

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Global Cosmetics Cluster-Europe: the export assistance program

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Convinced that exporting is more than ever the key to the future and recovery, Cosmetic Valley has decided to restructure and strengthen the cluster’s...