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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, June 29, 2022
A new governance for RobertetSubscribers only
On 14 June 2022, the Robertet Group confirmed at the General Assembly its new governance structure, which consists of separating the functions of Chai...
Monday, June 27, 2022
Sharon McGuinness new Executive Director of ECHASubscribers only
The Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has selected Dr Sharon McGuinness as ECHA’s next Executive Director. Dr McGuinness was on...
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Marionnaud is on its way to sustainabilitySubscribers only
For several years, the French beauty products distributor has been making its environmental transition. Today, the company is moving into high gear wi...
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
TechnicoFlor launches FlorIndex, an ecodesign tool for perfume formulasSubscribers only
TechnicoFlor, a French perfume composition company, launches FlorIndex, a tool for the eco-design of perfume formulas. FlorIndex aims to evaluate the ...
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Clariant launches a tool to calculate the naturalness of cosmetic formulasSubscribers only
Clariant has just unveiled BeautyForward® 6. This digital tool lists the origin and specificities of more than 800 ingredients. The objective is to al...
Monday, June 20, 2022
A new presidency for Cosmetics EuropeSubscribers only
At its General Assembly on 16 June 2022, Cosmetics Europe, the European trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care industry, chang...
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Global Bioenergies' biobased isododecane in L'Oréal formulationsSubscribers only
Less than two months after the commissioning of the Pomacle commercial production unit, Global Bioenergies has received its first orders totalling sev...
Monday, June 13, 2022
Bpifrance and the FEBEA launch the Beauty AcceleratorSubscribers only
On June 8, 2022, Bpifrance and FEBEA confirmed their association to launch the first promotion of the Beauty Accelerator, with the support of Chanel, ...
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
L'Oréal supports start-ups founded by womenSubscribers only
The L’Oréal group has just announced the launch of the L’Oréal Bold Female Founders initiative designed to support female-led startups. It will be dev...
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Import/export in the UK in 2021Subscribers only
The CTPA (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association) has analyzed the trade flows (related to cosmetics) of the UK in 2021. Result: the country ha...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The FEBEA reaffirms the essentiality of cosmeticsSubscribers only
While the concept of essential use planned by the European Commission worries the industry, FEBEA organized its annual General Assembly on the theme o...
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Silab initiates a project in favor of local biodiversitySubscribers only
Silab, a supplier of cosmetic ingredients, has just set up a new local biodiversity conservation project in collaboration with the company BeeOdiversi...
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