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ReCosm Coalition: a review after two years of piloting

Following more than two years of a pilot scheme carried out across 45 retail outlets in France, the ReCosm Coalition has published a white paper setting out the lessons learnt from the first collective pilot scheme dedicated to the reuse of cosmetic containers. Conclusion: the reuse of cosmetic packaging is technically feasible, environmentally sound and economically promising, provided it is rolled out on a large scale and packaging is adapted…

"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.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

How about a little cosmetic network?

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You probably know more than one network, this English word used to describe all kinds of networks, from the most playful to the most technical… What w...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Suzanne... Stay in the baths!

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Cosmetovigilance 2009 report: the FEBEA reading

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We spoke to you about it on 27 March in this same section: the Afssaps (French Health Products Safety Agency) has just published the Cosmetovigilance ...

Sunday, March 14, 2010

European organic label: the big manoeuvres

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What will be the dominant organic label of tomorrow? While Cosmos is still skating and a new European reference system is in preparation on the Colipa...

Sunday, December 27, 2009

After the death of its founder, Yves Rocher will remain a family business

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The succession had been prepared for over four years. Despite the death of its founding president, who passed away on 26 December at the age of 79, th...

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

COSMOS, after all, is… for next year!

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The harmonisation of the different European organic cosmetics labels was a dream… until the various negotiations underway made us think that it would ...

Friday, May 15, 2009

COSMOS, it's for tomorrow! (All right, rather the day after tomorrow...)

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We have been hoping for this for several years. We talk about it, we imagine it, we expect it… but waiting for the standardized European specification...

Monday, March 16, 2009

End of testing cosmetics on animals?

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Since March 11, 2009, another milestone has been reached in the progressive ban on animal testing planned by the European Community. After the ban dea...

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Cattier's response to the Afssaps ban on its foaming gel for babies

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On 6 January, we learned of the ban on the manufacture, packaging, distribution and marketing of the hair and body foaming gel from the Bébé range of ...