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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.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

3rd Cosmed-SVP report on economic and strategic intelligence of companies in the cosmetics industry

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For the third time, Cosmed, the professional association of the cosmetics industry, publishes its economic and strategic intelligence report on compan...

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Global Cosmetics Cluster: towards infinity and beyond

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Alone, we go faster, with several, we go further. The Cosmetic Valley has understood this adage since it has just joined the Global Cosmetics Cluster....

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Tests on animals: we tell you they are forbidden!

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Banned for more than a decade in Europe, animal testing continues to be talked about. And for good reason, many consumers still believe that they are ...

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Skills tourism: a journey to the core of companies

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The Cosmetic Valley has just announced that it is a partner of the call for projects on knowledge tourism launched by the French General Directorate o...

Monday, April 12, 2021

French cosmetics: establishment of a industry committee

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Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Recovery, in charge of Industry, received on March 26, 2021 the vari...

Monday, April 12, 2021

Chartres launches its start-up incubator

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Chartres has just launched the Fabrique de la beauté. This project aims to help entrepreneurs who want to revolutionize the world of beauty and well-b...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Emmanuel Guichard replaces Patrick O'Quin as head of FEBEA

The FEBEA (French Federation of Beauty Companies) has a new General Delegate: Emmanuel Guichard. He takes over from Patrick O’Quin who has decided to ...

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

FEBEA reasserts that sunscreens are safe

Following the study carried out by the CNRS and Sorbonne University, published on Monday 8 March in the American medical journal Chemical Research in ...

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

French export recovery plan: launch of the 2021 tools

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Franck Riester, French Delegate Minister in charge of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness and the founding members of Team France Export (Business France...

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Cosmetic rebound: projects in the Cosmetic Valley

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Like many sectors, cosmetics suffered from the situation induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. From now on, the time has come not for resilience but for r...

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Cosmetic exports 2020: a year of contrasts

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According to the figures updated on February 5th 2021 by the Customs Department, the French cosmetics sector has experienced, internationally, a year ...

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Cosmébio Manifesto: the association reaffirms its commitments

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At the beginning of 2021, Cosmébio decided to revise and distribute its new manifesto, signed by all its members. An opportunity to recall the “histor...