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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, March 26, 2013

U?Cos: a gust of wind in the eco-design to rejuvenate the cosmetic industry

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A fresh breeze was blowing over Guingamp, on 21 March 2013. In fact, we are not talking of the Brittany climate and its renowned penetrating drizzle, ...

Monday, March 11, 2013

Animal testing in cosmetics: this is the end

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This 11 March 2013, full EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics enters into force. Planned by European legislation, and endorsed by the Commission, th...

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

in-cosmetics 2013 announces finalists for Lifetime Achievement Award

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The nominations are in and in-cosmetics 2013 can unveil the final three still in the running for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations came in f...

Thursday, February 7, 2013

A new OCTA for the cosmetic apprenticeship tax

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Cosmed lets it know that a new body, a National Organism to collect and assign the apprenticeship tax (an OCTA, as per the French acronym) dedicated t...

Friday, February 1, 2013

Distributors: the FEBEA keeps you informed on your new obligations

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Most of the actors of the cosmetic world are aware of the major changes involved by the Regulation 1223/2009, which will be implemented in full on 11 ...

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Lea Nature and Capsum, awarded the Innovation Trophies

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Awarded on January 22 by Fleur Pellerin, the French Minister in command of SMEs, innovation and digital economy, the INPI Trophies (INPI comes for The...

Thursday, December 20, 2012

ADN and cosmetics: standing together for a good cause

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If there is an unavoidable molecule to structure any form of life, that is ADN (in French; DNA, in English). In France, it is also a structure that ca...

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Cosmetics improve our quality of life... and it can be measured

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It is not a scoop: cosmetic products have a positive impact on one’s self-image and self-esteem. No way: one feels far better when imperfections are m...

Monday, December 3, 2012

Annick Goutal welcomes a new head

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In a December, 1st press release, the perfumes manufacturers Annick Goutal announces the leaving of Brigitte Taittinger, its Chairperson. A new Chairp...

Friday, November 30, 2012

Sunscreens efficiency: an answer by the cosmetic industry

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The debate has been renewed last summer, in August, by a paper released in the French daily Libération. Laurence Coiffard, a researcher-lecturer in th...

Friday, November 23, 2012

An R-Award for Body Nature

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The third R-Awards, organized by the Club Génération Responsable® and Generali, has been given to Laboratoire Body Nature, for its social commitment w...

Monday, November 19, 2012

"Life, more beautiful?" becomes"beautiful & good"

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After more than 10 years of action, the association changes its identity and thus affirms its membership of the international network"look good feel b...