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"Starting my own cosmetics business": a guide from French FEBEASubscribers only

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 VISubscribers only

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 agreementSubscribers only

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 positionSubscribers only

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?Subscribers only

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, July 10, 2013
Anne Dux: the new Regulation? Nobody's ready! Subscribers only
We have written about it, again and again: the new Cosmetics European Regulation, number 1223/2009, which replaces the current Directive, with many ne...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Perfumery: guidelines to apply the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
The Cosmetics Regulation, implemented in its entirety on 11 July 2013, implies new obligations for the perfumery distributors. In order to help its me...
Monday, July 1, 2013
An association to secure the Grasse know-howSubscribers only
Grasse, the country of perfume, in South-Eastern France. The Patrimoine Vivant du Pays de Grasse (Living Heritage of the Grasse area) association will...
Friday, June 21, 2013
IFRA: 47th Amendment to the Code of PracticeSubscribers only
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has officially notified the 47th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice as part of the industry’s ongoi...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2nd public enquiry on the "Well-being Spas" standardSubscribers only
Last October, the professionals of the "well-being" sector were requested to give their comments on the standard draft designed to professionalize the...
Monday, June 3, 2013
FEBEA: a conference to avoid getting madSubscribers only
Cosmetics packaging has made its grand entrance in the Cosmetics Regulation, which will be implemented in its entirety on 11 July 2013. The French FEB...
Monday, June 3, 2013
Cosmeeting Middle East, the gateway to emerging marketsSubscribers only
Highly potential markets like the Middle East, India, Russia, or South Africa will meet the brands presented by Cosmeeting Business Meetings during tw...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Cosmetics advertisement: a first assessment of ARPPSubscribers only
The French Advertising Regulation Authority (ARPP, after its French Acronym) has just released its first sector-specific assessment dedicated to cosme...
Monday, May 27, 2013
Regulatory and International: the coming Cosmed meetingsSubscribers only
It is now as a habit: Cosmed invites you in Paris for two days of convention, in June. In the agenda of the June 11 Regulatory Meetings: an exhaustive...
Monday, April 29, 2013
When Dove tells us that we are worth it... more than that, indeedSubscribers only
As you know, CosmeticOBS- L’Observatoire des Cosmétiques never does, to keep its independence when providing information and evaluations, the promotio...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Cosmed: The Gretare Western branch is officially launchedSubscribers only
It is already operational, since 2010, but the Grand Ouest (Gretare Western) branch of the Cosmed association will be officially launched on 16 May 20...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Palm oil: no longer in the Nature & Progrès certified cosmeticsSubscribers only
The Nature & Progrès association has just released an up-dated version of its specifications for the bio-ecological cosmetics it approves. Validat...
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