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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, November 4, 2020

Evolution of the criteria for the Natrue label

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The Natrue standard is one of the international references for the formulation of natural and organic cosmetics. The update of the criteria of its lab...

Monday, November 2, 2020

Cosmetics: Call for the reopening of shops and salons

Following the French Prime Minister’s statements, representatives of cosmetics manufacturers and the hair care and beauty care professions are uniting...

Monday, October 19, 2020

30 proposals from the Cosmetic Valley for a sustainable recovery of the sector

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During the General Estates of the perfumery and cosmetics industry held on October 15, 2020, the Cosmetic Valley presented its 30 proposals for measur...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Covid-19: French recovery plan and aids for exports

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The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken up many codes, in the personal life of each individual but also in the commercial relations of companies. In particul...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Cosmed survey: the cosmetics industry facing Covid-19

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Cosmed, French professional association of the cosmetics industry, conducted a survey in July 2020 to analyse the situation of companies and the prosp...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Covid-19: a compilation of workplace safety guidelines by IFRA

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IFRA (International Fragrance Association), in association with IOFI (International Organization of the Flavor Industry), has been compiling the vario...

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Cosmebio: the 2020-2021 Trophies

The French trade association Cosmebio has unveiled the winners of its 2020-2021 Trophies which reward the best natural and organic labelled cosmetics ...

Monday, October 5, 2020

The impact of the health crisis on the cosmetics sector analysed by the FEBEA

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How has the cosmetics sector been impacted by the crisis? Which products and which categories of companies have resisted best? What paths does the pro...

Monday, October 5, 2020

GMPs in the Covid-19 era: FDA recommendations

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While the Covid-19 crisis has suspended FDA inspections in Europe, the US agency is nonetheless keeping an eye on the manufacturing conditions of prod...

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Cosmetics Europe updates its Charter on Responsible Advertising and Marketing

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First adopted in 2012, the Cosmetics Europe’s Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Advertising and Marketing Communications has been reviewed...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

TechnicoFlor launches its training in the profession of perfumer

The TechnicoFlor group, which has specialised in the creation of perfume compositions, plant extracts, aromatic raw materials and food flavourings for...

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Modalities of tariff groupings: a note to operators

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Within the framework of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France points out that the French DGDDI (Directorate General of Customs and Indirec...