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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.

Monday, February 21, 2011

The COSMOS-Standard has arrived!

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Since the time we waited, it was necessary that day comes. The announcement is official: the COSMOS-Standard certification program was launched. We sh...

Friday, February 11, 2011

NaTrue on the American soil

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A new episode in the battle of European organic cosmetics labels, in search of international recognition and establishment. While we are still waiting...

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

COSMOS is (really...) for next year!

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Those who say that COSMOS died before it was born should be told, the harmonised European organic label for cosmetics is still in motion! In any case,...

Thursday, September 30, 2010

NaTrue without its stars

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We were just getting used to seeing them on the labels, we have to forget them! The stars that differentiated the three levels of NaTrue label require...

Friday, September 3, 2010

The story of cosmetics? or when Americans want to catch up on their cosmetic delay

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To make buzz, he makes buzz! This short animated film of 8 minutes and 18 seconds by Annie Leonard makes Americans (and therefore the whole world)"dis...

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Organic cosmetics: a sign from the COSMOS!

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natural and organic cosmetics is coming soon. We have already announced so much, hoped for, waited for the first certifications that we were beginning...

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 ...