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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, February 22, 2023
Regulation of super-promotions: an "invisible" impact on inflation, according to the FEBEASubscribers only
While the debate continues in the French parliament concerning the price cap on non-food products, the FEBEA continues to advocate for a strict contro...
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Pochet Group awarded the "Relations Fournisseurs & Achats Responsables" labelSubscribers only
The Pochet Group continues its race for certifications. After receiving the Gold grade from Ecovadis in 2022, the company has now been awarded the Res...
Monday, February 20, 2023
Cosmetics Europe launches a database of cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
Cosmetics Europe, the association of federations representing the European cosmetics industry, has launched Cosmile Europe, an online database of cosm...
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
New record in exports for the cosmetics sector in 2022Subscribers only
Despite an unfavourable context, and after a very good year in 2021, the French cosmetics industry shows even better performances: the sector records ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
U'Cosmetics 2023: 11 finalist teams revealedSubscribers only
On February 7th, the organizers of the student contest gathered the jury (composed of experts of the cosmetic industry and of which CosmeticOBS is a p...
Monday, February 13, 2023
Launch of the ICCS, for animal-free cosmetic scienceSubscribers only
On 8 February 2023, more than 35 cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers, industry associations and animal protection organizations announced the launch...
Monday, February 13, 2023
RetiLife: the 100% natural-origin retinol by GivaudanSubscribers only
Givaudan announces the introduction of RetiLife, a molecule for anti-ageing and a breakthrough evolution for the cosmetic industry. Indeed, this new a...
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Bpifrance and ADEME launch the "Diag Ecodesign"Subscribers only
Bpifrance and ADEME are reinforcing their offer of support to companies in their environmental transformation. The new “Diag Ecodesign” should enable ...
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
TechnicoFlor's FlorIndex is validated by AFNOR CertificationSubscribers only
French fragrance house Technicoflor has launched its FlorIndex, a tool for eco-design of fragrance formulas to assess their environmental impact, in 2...
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Firmenich launches the next generation of EcoScent CompassSubscribers only
Firmenich, the fragrance and taste company, launches EcoScent Compass Next Generation, its integrated science-based impact measurement tool for eco-fr...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Givaudan acquires a portfolio of cosmetic ingredients from AmyrisSubscribers only
The supplier of raw materials for the beauty industry has just announced the acquisition of several actives developed by the American biotechnology co...
Monday, January 30, 2023
Green industry: open letter from Cosmébio to the French Minister of the EconomySubscribers only
In an open letter published in January 2023, Cosmébio (Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics) questions the French Minister of ...
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