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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.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Three cosmetics groups receive CDP's Triple A label

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For the past seven years, the Carbon Disclosure Project (a non-profit organization that measures the environmental performance of companies) has been ...

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

L'Oréal becomes the 3rd largest patent filer in France

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INPI has just published its list of patent filers for 2024. Absent from the podium since 2010, French cosmetics group L’Oréal is back at the top of th...

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

U'Cosmetics 2025: who are the winners?

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The 16th edition of the U’Cosmetics student competition was held on March 13, 2025 in Guingamp, on the theme “Man and cosmetics? Beauty of all kinds”....

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Eurofragance strengthens its perfume team

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Eurofragance strengthens its creative division with the arrival of Pelegrí Granel as senior perfumer. A specialist in the Personal Care and Home Care ...

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Unilever integrates AI into its content creation

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The manufacturer has announced that it is using a new technology combining AI, physics, data and materials science to accelerate the creation of quali...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Estée Lauder accelerates its digital marketing with Adobe AI

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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announces a strategic partnership with Adobe to integrate Firefly, its generative AI, into the production of its digi...

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Groupe Berkem acquires Laboratoires Eriger

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The Berkem Group announces the acquisition of Laboratoires Eriger, a company specializing in technologies derived from pharmaceutical research for the...

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Beiersdorf France progresses in the Professional Equality Index

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Beiersdorf France reached an important milestone in 2024 with a score of 96/100 on the Professional Equality Index, marking a five-point improvement o...

Monday, March 17, 2025

Legal action against the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

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On 10 March 2025, Cosmetics Europe, just like EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), announced that it had filed a...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Sustainability: Metsä Board publishes its roadmap to 2030

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The cardboard packaging supplier has revised its sustainability objectives as part of its CSR policy. New features include staff diversity and workpla...

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Expanscience supports the most vulnerable women

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As part of its CSR policy, the cosmetics group has announced that it is working with Association Joséphine, France’s leading network of solidarity-bas...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Industry calls for simplification of the Green Claims Directive

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The time has come in Europe to cut red tape and keep businesses competitive. These are the pillars on which several associations representing the indu...