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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.

Monday, October 5, 2020

The impact of the health crisis on the cosmetics sector analysed by the FEBEA

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How has the cosmetics sector been impacted by the crisis? Which products and which categories of companies have resisted best? What paths does the pro...

Monday, October 5, 2020

GMPs in the Covid-19 era: FDA recommendations

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While the Covid-19 crisis has suspended FDA inspections in Europe, the US agency is nonetheless keeping an eye on the manufacturing conditions of prod...

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Cosmetics Europe updates its Charter on Responsible Advertising and Marketing

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First adopted in 2012, the Cosmetics Europe’s Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Advertising and Marketing Communications has been reviewed...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

TechnicoFlor launches its training in the profession of perfumer

The TechnicoFlor group, which has specialised in the creation of perfume compositions, plant extracts, aromatic raw materials and food flavourings for...

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Modalities of tariff groupings: a note to operators

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Within the framework of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France points out that the French DGDDI (Directorate General of Customs and Indirec...

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

A new standard for the UEBT

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The UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade) announced the publication of its new standard. It defines practices that respect people and biodiversity in the ...

Monday, June 8, 2020

Designing for better recycling in France: the Guide

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Consumers want more environmentally friendly cosmetic products. To help companies in the industry meet these expectations, the FEBEA (French Federatio...

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

UNITIS Open Letter to the organizers of cosmetic events: "Be realistic, postpone to 2021!"

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Representatives of the cosmetic ingredients industry speak with one voice and send the same message: just like the EFfCI, UNITIS, the European Organiz...

Monday, May 25, 2020

"Postpone the cosmetic events to 2021," the EFfCI asks

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Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, all professional events planned between now and the summer have been cancelled one after the other, includin...

Monday, May 18, 2020

Cosmetic Valley projects itself into the post-Covid-19 era

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“Responsibility, Agility, Solidarity and Innovation will be the key words of the recovery, which is likely to be ultra-competitive, especially with As...

Monday, May 11, 2020

The stakes of deconfinement for the cosmetics industry as seen by Christophe Masson, CEO of Cosmetic Valley

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On Monday 11 May, France begins its first day of deconfinement after two months of shutdown. While the time for recovery has come, the greatest cautio...

Monday, May 11, 2020

Reopening of beauty salons and cosmetic shops: the FEBEA guidelines

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With a view to the gradual reopening of cosmetics sales stores (perfumeries, parapharmacies), hairdressing salons and beauty institutes, the FEBEA has...