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Use of sunscreen: the battle is not (yet) wonSubscribers only

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 continuesSubscribers only

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 VISubscribers only

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 pilotingSubscribers only

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 FEBEASubscribers only

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.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
French brands gain in powerSubscribers only
Like every year, Kantar unveils its Kantar BrandZ Top 50 France. This ranking gathers the most valued French brands. The value of the 50 strongest Fre...
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Calculating the recycled content in plastics: an open letter to the European CommissionSubscribers only
On 22 March 2023, a group of 31 associations representing major market sectors along the European plastics value chain have issued a joint letter call...
Monday, March 20, 2023
Cosmed's collective pavilion returns to Beauty World Middle EastSubscribers only
Building on the success of 2022, the Cosmed association is repeating the experience and is again offering French cosmetics companies the opportunity t...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Distribution: new agreement between Unipex and BerkemSubscribers only
The Berkem group, supplier of cosmetic actives (among others) has just announced its partnership with Unipex. The company will be in charge of the dis...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Seppic and Botalys become partnersSubscribers only
Seppic and Botalys (a Belgian start-up specialized in the cultivation of rare and medicinal plants) have signed a research partnership for the co-deve...
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Arcade Beauty launches its decarbonization planSubscribers only
Climate issues are at the heart of industrialists’ concerns. Aware of the impact of its activity on the environment, the Arcade Beauty group intends t...
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Cosmetic Valley commits to the preservation of Gabon's biodiversitySubscribers only
Study the cosmetopoeia of Gabon, protect it and make it a lever for commercial development… This is the commitment that the French cosmetics industry ...
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
L'Oréal France No. 1 in gender paritySubscribers only
Equileap is the first organization to provide data and information on gender equality in the corporate sector. It has ranked the ESG performance (Gend...
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Aptar Beauty announces the acquisition of ID ScentSubscribers only
Aptar Beauty, expert in packaging distribution systems for the cosmetics industry, has just acquired ID Scent, a company specialized in paper sampling...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Intellectual property infringements: a major threat to SMEsSubscribers only
According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), infringeme...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Natrue has partnered with the Organic Trade BoardSubscribers only
The natural and organic cosmetics certification body has just announced its association with the Organic Trade Board (a British organization composed ...
Monday, February 27, 2023
A collective of cosmetic brands calls for a swifter ban on microplasticsSubscribers only
In an open letter to the European Commission, a group of brands and associations from the cosmetics industry are calling for an acceleration of the mi...
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