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"Starting my own cosmetics business": a guide from French FEBEA

Setting up a cosmetics business is not simply a matter of having an idea or a formula; it requires a thorough understanding of the sector’s regulatory, technical and business requirements. It is with this in mind that FEBEA has produced this guide.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VI

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

FEBEA welcomes the EU-Australia free trade agreement

In a press release issued on 24 March 2026, the FEBEA welcomed the free trade agreement that has just been concluded between the European Union and Australia. For the French Federation of Beauty Companies, this marks a major operational step forward for European businesses.

2025 rankings of patent applicants: cosmetics maintains its position

As it does every year, the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) has just unveiled its list of top patent applicants and holders. While the top three come from the automotive and aeronautics sectors, cosmetics ranks just below the podium.

How equal are men and women in the cosmetics industry?

Every year, French companies with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish their professional equality index by March 1 at the latest. This is an opportunity to take stock of the situation and, for some companies, to use it as a positive communication tool.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

A Parliamentary Friendship for the cosmetics industry

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To establish a regular dialogue between parliamentarians and professionals in the cosmetics industry, the professional association Cosmed is initiatin...

Monday, March 21, 2016

For the first time, the trade balance of the cosmetics sector exceeds the threshold of nine billion euros. According to a press release from the FEBEA...

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Triman: an update of ADEME's handbook

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The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) published an updated version of its Triman marking system user’s handbook. This new versio...

Monday, March 7, 2016

U'Cosmetics 2016: the projects in the running

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On February 23, the jury of U'Cosmetics 2016 met in Guingamp to establish the preselection of files for the student competition whose prizes will be a...

Monday, February 22, 2016

Are cosmetics safe?

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The controversy comes up on a regular basis, like an old chestnut: our cosmetics allegedly contain hazardous, toxic substances to which consumers are ...

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Guaranteed free from endocrine disruptors

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It was a real challenge… and Heuliad was ready for it! It is the first cosmetics brand to dare communicate on the absence of endocrine disruptors in i...

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Since 7 November 2002, any employer or head of establishment with one or more employees must draw up a Single Occupational Risk Assessment Document (D...

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The "cosmetic tax" is over!

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The tax on cosmetics (0.1% of turnover) was introduced in the 2012 Social Security Finance Act and has since been renewed. The same finance law for 20...

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

SEURAT-1: towards animal-free safety assessment of chemicals

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A €50 million European public–private partnership (PPP) has paved the way to a new era of assessing chemical safety without using animals. SEURAT-1 – ...

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Straightening and straightening: practical sheets for hairdressers

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Durable smoothing, Japanese, Brazilian, straightening… So many services that it is not always easy for a professional hairdresser to explain to his cu...

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Microplastics: Cosmetics Europe calls for discontinuing their use

On 21 October 2015, Cosmetics Europe published a recommendation on plastic microparticles. Taking into account public concerns about plastic debris in...

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Cosmetics: a French pride... that remains unknown

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The Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté (FEBEA) has just published the results of a study, conducted at its request by the IPSOS Institute, on the...