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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, September 22, 2021
"Nature Positive": L'Occitane's new biodiversity strategySubscribers only
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 deliveriesSubscribers only
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 BPISubscribers only
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!Subscribers only
For almost a decade, the Sustainable Beauty Awards has been giving recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the be...
Monday, September 13, 2021
Biodiversity: a guide of best practices from the FEBEASubscribers only
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 farmSubscribers only
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 certificationSubscribers only
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 deforestationSubscribers only
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 testingSubscribers only
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 DeliverooSubscribers only
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 sexismSubscribers only
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"Subscribers only
The Body Shop and Dove announce that they are joining forces with leading international animal protection organizations to urge the European Union to ...
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