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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, September 1, 2015

Is my cosmetic ingredient GMO-based?

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Sometimes, the GMO status of a cosmetic ingredient must be known to meet the requirements of certain organic standards or answer consumers’ questions,...

Thursday, August 20, 2015

New guidelines for essential oils' identification

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ECHA announces that the European industry associations for essential oils have published new guidance to help industry to fulfil their obligations und...

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

IFRA announces 48th Amendment to Standards

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IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA 'Code of Practice' as part of the industry’s ongoing s...

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Cosmetic nanomaterials: a guidance by the EFfCI

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The European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has published on its website a guidance paper on nanomaterials in cosmetics, with practical re...

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

British pharmacists call for clearer labelling on sunscreens

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A Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS - professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain) survey into sunscreen use has reveal...

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Cosmetic Valley launches its IMPACT+ mutualization platform

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I for innovation, essential, initiative, inter. MP for raw material. AC for packaging article and T for Transaction: IMPACT+ is the name of the first ...

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Cosmetics Europe announces the recovery of cosmetics market

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Figures released at the Cosmetics Europe General Assembly show that the European cosmetics and personal care market has remained resilient in 2014 in ...

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Cosmebio 2015 general meeting: growth, search for meaning, emotion

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Growth, search for meaning, and emotion were the three main keywords at the press conference held last June 9 in Paris by Cosmebio, the Professional A...

Monday, June 15, 2015

OECD releases new data on nanomaterials

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On June 9, 2015, the OECD marked the end of a seven year experimental testing programme, investigating 11 commercially viable nanomaterials across ove...

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

China Beauty Expo Cements its Position in the Beauty Industry

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China Beauty Expo (CBE), Asia’s leading beauty trade, recently concluded its 20th edition on a high note, reinforcing its status as the definitive exh...

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Triman: a FEBEA guide

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Since January 1, 2015, the new Triman logo must be affixed to recyclable products that fall under a sorting instruction. A provision that also concern...

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The true face of NaTrue

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We tend to consider it simply as a natural cosmetics label, or yet another one, one among others, or even as a label for German cosmetics… But NaTrue ...