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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.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Grand Musée du Parfum: a smell of success

The Parisian Grand Musée du Parfum opened its doors to the general public on Thursday, December 22. Located in the 8th arrondissement of the capital c...

Monday, October 24, 2016

Cosmetic 360 has great ambitions

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The second edition of the Cosmetic 360 show organized by the Cosmetic Valley was held last October 13-14, 2016, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. I...

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

COSMOS: the new organic label in January 2017

COSMOS signature will become mandatory for all new organic cosmetic products as of 1st January 2007. This European standard will be materialized by a ...

Monday, October 17, 2016

Beauty Forum Awards: the winners

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Attributed during the Beauty Forum Paris exhibition, held on 9 and 10 October 2016, the Beauty Forum Awards aim to highlight the know-how of beauty an...

Monday, October 10, 2016

A carcinogenic compound in lipsticks caps?

The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), federation of environmental citizens’ organisations working for the protection of our environment, denounces ...

Monday, July 11, 2016

Yes, you are beautiful!

How do you perceive beauty? If you are like most women, you must be quite negative about it. And to say the least, it is a shame, because your confide...

Monday, July 11, 2016

Cosmébio changes direction

On June 7, 2016, the Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics renewed its Board of Directors by introducing some changes. Romain R...

Monday, July 4, 2016

L'Oréal: 9th world’s most attractive employer

Each year, Universum surveys career seekers everywhere in the world, asking which employers they hold in highest regard. In the 2016 edition, business...

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

40 years of European cosmetics regulations

The first European Directive on cosmetics was adopted in 1976. 40 years later, the initial text has changed a lot, annexes have been added to it, the ...

Monday, June 20, 2016

The Beauty Challenger Awards 2016

During the Alternative Fragrance & Beauty trade show, held in Paris from 16 to 18 June, the 12th edition of the Beauty Challenger Awards handed fo...

Monday, June 13, 2016

Hygiene-beauty gestures: a major source of wellness

Taking care of ourselves and our body, finding a balance between our private and professional lives, feeling in perfect harmony with ourselves… The is...

Friday, June 10, 2016

The 5 Cosmébio Trophy winners

On the occasion of its General Assembly held on June 7, 2016, the Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics awarded the Cosmébio Tr...