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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, May 2, 2016

Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2016

Inspired by consumers’ continued search for reassurance and stability, fashion designers seek to answer a common call for calm through a Fall 2016 col...

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

INPI 2015 list of patent applicants: state-of-the-art cosmetics

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The list of major patent applicants published in 2015 at the INPI confirms the trends of recent years: continued strong concentration by France's top ...

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Organic: widespread consumption that is changing lifestyle habits

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The organic market has been on a steady upward growth trend over the last decade. But who exactly are the consumers buying organic food and cosmetics?...

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Skinobs, a cosmetic testing platform

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Sninobs is the 1st web platform dedicated to in vivo efficacy cosmetics testing providing up-to-date information about the methods and the laboratorie...

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Cosmetics claims in compliance, according to Cosmetics Europe

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Cosmetics Europe, which represents the interests of cosmetic industry in Europe, published in 2016 the result of its first audit on the compliance of ...

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

U'Cosmetics 2016 competition: the winners

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Perhaps these are our cosmetics of the future, coming from the imagination of the students participating in the U'Cosmetics 2016 competition. After se...

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

How to comply with the COSMOS-Standard

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Last March 15, 2016, certification body Bureau Veritas organized a web conference on the COSMOS-Standard, this new natural and organic cosmetics stand...

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 ...