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"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.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VI

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

FEBEA welcomes the EU-Australia free trade agreement

In a press release issued on 24 March 2026, the FEBEA welcomed the free trade agreement that has just been concluded between the European Union and Australia. For the French Federation of Beauty Companies, this marks a major operational step forward for European businesses.

2025 rankings of patent applicants: cosmetics maintains its position

As it does every year, the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property) has just unveiled its list of top patent applicants and holders. While the top three come from the automotive and aeronautics sectors, cosmetics ranks just below the podium.

How equal are men and women in the cosmetics industry?

Every year, French companies with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish their professional equality index by March 1 at the latest. This is an opportunity to take stock of the situation and, for some companies, to use it as a positive communication tool.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A Guidance on “Nature-orientated Cosmetics”

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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 testing

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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 products

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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 products

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A study by the European Network of Official Cosmetics Control Laboratories (OCCLs)* indicates that some cosmetic products sold throughout Europe still...

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Claire : the application that wants to be clear about the cosmetic ingredients

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While the actors of the cosmetics industry have long led the war on applications for deciphering ingredient lists, which were considered too unreliabl...

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Evolution of the criteria for the Natrue label

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The Natrue standard is one of the international references for the formulation of natural and organic cosmetics. The update of the criteria of its lab...

Monday, November 2, 2020

Cosmetics: Call for the reopening of shops and salons

Following the French Prime Minister’s statements, representatives of cosmetics manufacturers and the hair care and beauty care professions are uniting...

Monday, October 19, 2020

30 proposals from the Cosmetic Valley for a sustainable recovery of the sector

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During the General Estates of the perfumery and cosmetics industry held on October 15, 2020, the Cosmetic Valley presented its 30 proposals for measur...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Covid-19: French recovery plan and aids for exports

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The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken up many codes, in the personal life of each individual but also in the commercial relations of companies. In particul...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Cosmed survey: the cosmetics industry facing Covid-19

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Cosmed, French professional association of the cosmetics industry, conducted a survey in July 2020 to analyse the situation of companies and the prosp...

Monday, October 12, 2020

Covid-19: a compilation of workplace safety guidelines by IFRA

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IFRA (International Fragrance Association), in association with IOFI (International Organization of the Flavor Industry), has been compiling the vario...

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Cosmebio: the 2020-2021 Trophies

The French trade association Cosmebio has unveiled the winners of its 2020-2021 Trophies which reward the best natural and organic labelled cosmetics ...