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FEBEA is calling for a return to 0% customs duties on exports to the United StatesSubscribers only

Following the European Parliament’s approval of the Turnberry Agreement on 16 June 2026, customs duties on French cosmetics exported to the United States are expected to rise to 15 per cent. Customs duties on exports to the United States continue to represent a major blow to the French cosmetics industry, and FEBEA is alerting the French and European authorities to this issue.

Cosmetics: much more than just a matter of appearanceSubscribers only

At its annual conference on 16 June 2026, Cosmetics Europe unveiled the results of a survey carried out by Ifop on how European consumers view cosmetic products. And these products are now essential in many aspects of daily life.

Sun protection: between reality and the right messages to conveySubscribers only

At the presentation of the results of the annual survey conducted by the OpinionWay polling institute on behalf of FEBEA regarding the use of suncare products in France, Dr Marina Alexandre-Audaire, a dermatologist at Avicenne Hospital, outlined the basics of how to protect oneself against the health risks posed by UV rays. It was an uncompromising plea for ever-greater protection.

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.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
L'Occitane starts social sellingSubscribers only
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 productsSubscribers only
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?Subscribers only
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 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...
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