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

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 appearance

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 convey

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) 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.

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...

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...