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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.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Oral health: new UFSBD recommendations

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The French Union for Oral and Dental Health (UFSBD), an organisation representing dentists, has just updated its recommendations to be applied daily. ...

Monday, November 4, 2013

FEBEA shares the audit of raw materials

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It is proud to announce this and it is indeed a first: the Federation of Beauty Companies offers a new service to all operators in the cosmetics indus...

Monday, October 28, 2013

COSMOS-Standard : 1st revision

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COSMOS-Standard version 2 was published on 21 October 2013. This is the culmination of the 1st revision process of this harmonised standard for organi...

Monday, October 21, 2013

ARPP updates Cosmetic Products Recommendation

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The Professional Regulatory Authority for Advertising has just published the 7th version of the ethical rules for advertising and claims relating to c...

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Cosmebio reporting for duty

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On its tenth birthday, the Ecological and Organic Professional Association committed to release a Sustainable Report every year: a transparency approa...

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

NAT: a logo for the natural cosmetic

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What is a natural cosmetic? Due to the lack of any official definition, it is an elusive concept, somewhat similar to a disparate catch-all. However, ...

Monday, September 16, 2013

Cosmetic short news: AFNOR: 4 collections of standards about the environmental labeling

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: AFNOR: 4 collections of standards about the environmental labeling - L'Oreal buys Nickel - Triman postponed for a year...

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

A new UD of Cosmetology, in Grasse

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Provided by the Nice Sophia Antipolis (Côte d’Azur, France), this new UD is specifically focused to formulation. Ideal to validate knowledge, to retra...

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Internet: a standard for consumer reviews

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AFNOR, on 4 July 2013, has published the first voluntary standard in the world, the NF Z74-501 standard, with an aim to make more reliable the consume...

Friday, August 2, 2013

Pierre Fabre: a new governance

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Following the Pierre Fabre passing away, on 20 July 2013, Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced, on the first of August, the setting up of a new gov...

Friday, July 26, 2013

Cosmetic short news: New Board of Directors, in Cosmebio

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: New Board of Directors, in Cosmebio - Pierre Fabre passing away - REACH: a reminder of the obligation of information -...

Monday, July 15, 2013

Opinion - Sunscreens: who does mislead whom?

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Following the release, by 60 Millions de Consommateurs journal, of an article that questions the accuracy of the SPFs displayed on sunscreens, the Fre...