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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, July 11, 2016

Yes, you are beautiful!

How do you perceive beauty? If you are like most women, you must be quite negative about it. And to say the least, it is a shame, because your confide...

Monday, July 11, 2016

Cosmébio changes direction

On June 7, 2016, the Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics renewed its Board of Directors by introducing some changes. Romain R...

Monday, July 4, 2016

L'Oréal: 9th world’s most attractive employer

Each year, Universum surveys career seekers everywhere in the world, asking which employers they hold in highest regard. In the 2016 edition, business...

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

40 years of European cosmetics regulations

The first European Directive on cosmetics was adopted in 1976. 40 years later, the initial text has changed a lot, annexes have been added to it, the ...

Monday, June 20, 2016

The Beauty Challenger Awards 2016

During the Alternative Fragrance & Beauty trade show, held in Paris from 16 to 18 June, the 12th edition of the Beauty Challenger Awards handed fo...

Monday, June 13, 2016

Hygiene-beauty gestures: a major source of wellness

Taking care of ourselves and our body, finding a balance between our private and professional lives, feeling in perfect harmony with ourselves… The is...

Friday, June 10, 2016

The 5 Cosmébio Trophy winners

On the occasion of its General Assembly held on June 7, 2016, the Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics awarded the Cosmébio Tr...

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

France Lab is opening a beauty hub in New York

One year after being acquired in June 2015 by the Marie Claire Group, France Lab agency, specialized in creation, development and production of fragra...

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Hairdressing Night: 40,000 women with free hair

On June 9, 40,000 women will be styled free of charge in 2,300 salons throughout France during Hairdressing Night organised by the L'Oréal Professionn...

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Winners of InnoCos 2016 Innovation Leader of the Year Announced

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The organizers of the World Beauty Innovation Summit to take place in Vienna on June 9-10th, announced the winners of the InnoCos 2016 Innovation Lead...

Monday, May 23, 2016

Keskistri in the bathroom?

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It is declined in a light tone, but this campaign to raise awareness of sorting in the bathroom, launched on Monday 23 May by the FEBEA (Fédération de...

Monday, May 9, 2016

L’Oréal Paris remains the most valuable cosmetics brand

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Every year, brand valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance analyses thousands of the world’s top brands to determine which are the most powerf...