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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.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

OECD: two publications on nanomaterials

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On 27 May 2019, the OECD added two new opuses to its series on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials. These Nos. 90 and 91 are intended to facilita...

Monday, May 27, 2019

Cosmetic claims: ARPP's animated advices

The 8th version of the Recommendation “Cosmetic Products” will enter into force on 1 July 2019. The ARPP (Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la...

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Cosmetic Victories 2019: the finalists

Launched four years ago by the Cosmetic Valley, the international innovation competition The Cosmetic Victories has three objectives: to detect and re...

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Purchasing group: Cosmed wins the Golden Trophy

On the occasion of the Purchasing Decision Trophies, held on April 9 in Paris, Cosmed was awarded the Gold Trophy in the “Agility of the Purchasing Fu...

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Cosmoprof, "the place to be"

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2900 exhibitors, 260 000 visitors, about thirty pavilions… Cosmoprof’s figures are enough to make you dizzy. For this edition, considered as the bigge...

Thursday, March 28, 2019

U'Cosmetics 2019: the winners

For the past 10 years, the University of UCO Bretagne Nord has been organising a cosmetic innovation competition for students. Open to all schools in ...

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Cosmoprof 2019: an Italian show

As every year, the entire global cosmetics industry met from March 14 to 18 in Bologna for the Cosmoprof exhibition. This essential event on the cosme...

Monday, February 25, 2019

Towards a valid method for measuring SPF in vitro

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It has been missing for a long time and has already been the subject of much work and discussion. Cosmetics Europe (the European trade association) ha...

Monday, February 25, 2019

French cosmetics exports still on the rise

According to a press release from the FEBEA (Federation of Beauty Companies), French cosmetics exports surpassed the 14.5 billion euro mark in 2018 (+...

Monday, February 11, 2019

Clusters labelled by France: Cosmetic Valley is one of them

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The verdict has been announced. French Prime Minister Édouard Philipe unveiled the list of competitiveness clusters approved by the government for the...

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Electronic labelling of allergens: Unacceptable, for the BEUC

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At the beginning of December, the European Commission launched its inception impact assessment of the 2012 CSSC Opinion recommending the labelling on ...

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Cosmecert becomes the 1st French certification body accredited for COSMOS

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In active operation for just over a year, the inspection and certification body Cosmecert has just announced that it has reached two important milesto...