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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, 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...

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 ...