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"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.

How equal are men and women in the cosmetics industry?

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.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The Estée Lauder Companies and TikTok launch The Catalysts

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The cosmetics group and the social network share a common ambition: to support emerging beauty talent. The two companies have therefore decided to cre...

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Compagnie Léa Nature receives an award at the Trophées de la Transformation Durable

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At the end of the Sustainable Transformation Summit, organized on June 6, 2024 in Paris by Décideurs Magazine and 100 Transitions, a number of compani...

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Beiersdorf renews "Care Beyond Skin" experience

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CSR is gaining ground among manufacturers. For the second year running, Beiersdorf has organized a volunteer day for its employees. The aim was to enc...

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Isabelle Martin and Birgit Huber re-elected to head Cosmetics Europe

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On 20 June 2024, at its General Assembly, Isabelle Martin (The Estée Lauder Companies) and Birgit Huber (IKW) were both re-elected to the positions of...

Monday, June 24, 2024

Alexandra Palt appointed President of WWF France

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On 19 June 2024, the Board of Directors of the environmental organisation WWF France announced the appointment of Alexandra Palt, former CSR Director ...

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Expanscience inaugurates its new factory in Peru

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The supplier of cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients has just completed its second acquisition in Peru. This processing facility for plant-based ra...

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

900.care announces savings of five million plastic bottles

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To mark Environment Day on June 5 (worldwide), the cosmetics brand provided an update on its ecological commitment. Thanks to its refillable skincare ...

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Cosmetics industry boosts US economy

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According to a report published by the Personal Care Products Council, the local beauty industry makes a significant contribution to the health of the...

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Laboratoires Pierre Fabre awarded Numérique Responsable label

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Committed to a more environmentally-friendly and socially responsible digital environment, the group has been awarded the highest grade of the Numériq...

Monday, June 10, 2024

Ban on PFAS: Cosmed's position

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At a time when French MPs have just approved a draft law aimed at banning PFASs, particularly in cosmetic products, and when a restriction on these sa...

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Clarins launches its first chatbot

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Meet Clara, Clarins’ new virtual assistant. The brand has just announced that it has relied on generative artificial intelligence to create a chatbot ...

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

FEBEA commits to a more sustainable industry

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One of the objectives of the French cosmetics industry is to act more virtuously. At a digital press conference broadcast on May 28, 2024, the FEBEA r...