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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.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Report of the Advisory Group to Recommend Priorities for the IARC Monographs during 2020–2024

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IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has just released the Report of its Advisory Group to Recommend Priorities for the IARC Monographs ...

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Cosmetics 360®: to infinity and beyond

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A successful fifth edition of Cosmetics 360. For two days, the Carrousel du Louvre vibrated to the rhythm of 220 exhibitors from all over the world. M...

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Achiever Awards 2019: the winners!

For the past eight years, the CEW France network has been rewarding professionals in the beauty sector at the Achiever Awards. An opportunity to salut...

Monday, October 21, 2019

Contest Game - Chartres Congress: the answers and the winners!

In mid-September, in partnership with Cosmetic Valley and abe, CosmeticOBS launched the second edition of the Contest Game organized on the occasion o...

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Cosmetic ingredients: the Cosmébio Awards

During its first “Ingredients Meeting” devoted to raw materials that can be used in COSMOS-certified formulas, the Cosmébio association also granted, ...

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Prohibition of "Free-from.." texts without legal value according to Cosmébio

Following the entry into force of the new rules applicable to cosmetic claims provided for in the European Technical Document and the 8th Recommendati...

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Solidarity in beauty: a required commitment

Cosmetics is a matter of pleasure and sensoriality, but not only. In many cases, it helps to feel better, to re-appropriate one’s image. “Beauty is no...

Monday, July 1, 2019

The prohibition of "Free-from..." claims: a misreading of the law and an infringement of freedom, for Cosmébio

Is the prohibition of “Free-from…” claims on the labels of cosmetic products justified or is it an attack against natural and organic cosmetics? Does ...

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Cosmébio Trophees: the winners list

The professional association Cosmébio has unveiled the winners of its 2019-2020 Trophies, which reward the best natural and organic cosmetics of the y...

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Cosmetic Victories 2019: Japanese and Belgian winners

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As Cosmetic Valley celebrated both its 25th anniversary and its fourth state certification as the national coordinator of the cosmetics sector, the fo...

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

French cosmetics industry: powerful... but threatened!

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At its General Assembly held in Paris on 4 June 2019, FEBEA presented the results of a study on the attractiveness of France’s cosmetics sector. The F...

Thursday, June 6, 2019

MIP: a museum to see... and to smell

The art of Grasse perfumery is part of the French heritage and has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible heritage. In Grasse, the International M...