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A call from industry for the digitalisation of the European single marketSubscribers only

On 8 September 2026, 22 organisations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, published an open letter calling for a new approach to product information requirements and for a digitalised European single market.

FEBEA is calling for a return to 0% customs duties on exports to the United StatesSubscribers only

Following the European Parliament’s approval of the Turnberry Agreement on 16 June 2026, customs duties on French cosmetics exported to the United States are expected to rise to 15 per cent. Customs duties on exports to the United States continue to represent a major blow to the French cosmetics industry, and FEBEA is alerting the French and European authorities to this issue.

Cosmetics: much more than just a matter of appearanceSubscribers only

At its annual conference on 16 June 2026, Cosmetics Europe unveiled the results of a survey carried out by Ifop on how European consumers view cosmetic products. And these products are now essential in many aspects of daily life.

Sun protection: between reality and the right messages to conveySubscribers only

At the presentation of the results of the annual survey conducted by the OpinionWay polling institute on behalf of FEBEA regarding the use of suncare products in France, Dr Marina Alexandre-Audaire, a dermatologist at Avicenne Hospital, outlined the basics of how to protect oneself against the health risks posed by UV rays. It was an uncompromising plea for ever-greater protection.

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 OpinionWay 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!
Monday, April 12, 2021
French cosmetics: establishment of a industry committeeSubscribers only
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Recovery, in charge of Industry, received on March 26, 2021 the vari...
Monday, April 12, 2021
Chartres launches its start-up incubatorSubscribers only
Chartres has just launched the Fabrique de la beauté. This project aims to help entrepreneurs who want to revolutionize the world of beauty and well-b...
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Emmanuel Guichard replaces Patrick O'Quin as head of FEBEA
The FEBEA (French Federation of Beauty Companies) has a new General Delegate: Emmanuel Guichard. He takes over from Patrick O’Quin who has decided to ...
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
FEBEA reasserts that sunscreens are safe
Following the study carried out by the CNRS and Sorbonne University, published on Monday 8 March in the American medical journal Chemical Research in ...
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
French export recovery plan: launch of the 2021 toolsSubscribers only
Franck Riester, French Delegate Minister in charge of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness and the founding members of Team France Export (Business France...
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Cosmetic rebound: projects in the Cosmetic ValleySubscribers only
Like many sectors, cosmetics suffered from the situation induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. From now on, the time has come not for resilience but for r...
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Cosmetic exports 2020: a year of contrastsSubscribers only
According to the figures updated on February 5th 2021 by the Customs Department, the French cosmetics sector has experienced, internationally, a year ...
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Cosmébio Manifesto: the association reaffirms its commitmentsSubscribers only
At the beginning of 2021, Cosmébio decided to revise and distribute its new manifesto, signed by all its members. An opportunity to recall the “histor...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A Guidance on “Nature-orientated Cosmetics”Subscribers only
The IKW (German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association) has just announced the pre-publication of Guidelines for “nature-oriented cos...
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
FEBEA welcomes the start of exports to China without animal testingSubscribers only
In a press release dated 14 January 2021, the FEBEA welcomes the fact that France is the first European Union country to be able to export its cosmeti...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
New method for determination of polar N-nitrosamines in cosmetic productsSubscribers only
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published an analytical method for the determination of polar N-nitr...
Monday, December 21, 2020
The EDQM alerts on the non-compliant presence of allergens in cosmetic productsSubscribers only
A study by the European Network of Official Cosmetics Control Laboratories (OCCLs)* indicates that some cosmetic products sold throughout Europe still...
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