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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 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...

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Anne Dux: the new Regulation? Nobody's ready!

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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 Regulation

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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-how

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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 Practice

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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" standard

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Last October, the professionals of the "well-being" sector were requested to give their comments on the standard draft designed to professionalize the...