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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 Opinion Way 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.

FEBEA and Cosmed in support of Omnibus VI

As the European Commission’s Omnibus VI proposal to simplify “certain requirements and procedures applicable to chemicals” comes up for debate in Parliament – a proposal that has been widely criticised by consumer and environmental groups – representatives of the cosmetics industry are making their voices heard and expressing their support for its principles.

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 roll...

"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.

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...

Monday, June 3, 2024

2024 European elections: IFRA calls for a "SHIFT"

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With the 2024 European Union elections ahead, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published five policy recommendations and offers conc...

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Anessa launches Sunshine Project in 12 Asian countries

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The suncare brand belonging to the Shiseido group has just announced the launch of a program aimed at Asian children. Launched in China, Hong Kong, In...

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

YSL Beauty wants to help restore nature

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Committed to the fight against global warming, the L’Oréal Group brand has entered into a partnership with the NGO Re:wild to help reforest and regene...

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The FEBEA (re)affirms that sunscreens are safe

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In its April 2024 issue, UFC Que Choisir highlighted a selection of sunscreens. According to the magazine, these products had lower protection indices...

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Beauty companies are the dream of French graduates

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Several times a year, Universum, a company specializing in employer branding, produces a ranking of the structures where students and new entrants to ...

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Eurofragance awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal

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The Spanish perfume house has just been awarded the highest grade by the certification body: the platinum medal. A precious sesame when you consider t...

Monday, May 6, 2024

2024 European elections: a FEBEA's manifesto

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With the European elections just a few weeks away, the FEBEA, which represents the cosmetics sector in France, is calling on elected and future Europe...

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Innovation at the heart of Cosmetic Valley strategy

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For the ninth year running, the competitiveness cluster is organizing the “Cosmetic Victories”. The aim of the awards ceremony is to support projects ...