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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.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Green Dot sorting info on cosmetics: a practical guide

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Since 2012, Eco-Emballages has encouraged companies to display sorting instructions directly on packaging, a wish expressed by nearly 66% of consumers...

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Cosmetics advertising: still in progress

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On Friday 2 October 2015, the ARPP and the FEBEA presented the 2nd"Advertising and Cosmetics" report, the results of which measure the level of applic...

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

REACH: fourth round table on essential oil

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Friday, September 18, Prodarom (trade association of the industry of perfumery) and IFRA (International Fragrance Association) held a fourth round tab...

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Cosmetics: a top trade balance

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In the first half of 2015, French exports of cosmetic products increased in almost all regions of the world and the sector's trade balance grew again ...

Thursday, September 17, 2015

New EpiOcular Eye Irritation test guideline now OECD accepted

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Cosmetics Europe announces the adoption of the new OECD test guideline 492: 'Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelium (RhCE) Test Method for Identif...

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Is my cosmetic ingredient GMO-based?

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Sometimes, the GMO status of a cosmetic ingredient must be known to meet the requirements of certain organic standards or answer consumers’ questions,...

Thursday, August 20, 2015

New guidelines for essential oils' identification

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ECHA announces that the European industry associations for essential oils have published new guidance to help industry to fulfil their obligations und...

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

IFRA announces 48th Amendment to Standards

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IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA 'Code of Practice' as part of the industry’s ongoing s...

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Cosmetic nanomaterials: a guidance by the EFfCI

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The European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has published on its website a guidance paper on nanomaterials in cosmetics, with practical re...

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

British pharmacists call for clearer labelling on sunscreens

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A Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS - professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain) survey into sunscreen use has reveal...

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Cosmetic Valley launches its IMPACT+ mutualization platform

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I for innovation, essential, initiative, inter. MP for raw material. AC for packaging article and T for Transaction: IMPACT+ is the name of the first ...

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Cosmetics Europe announces the recovery of cosmetics market

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Figures released at the Cosmetics Europe General Assembly show that the European cosmetics and personal care market has remained resilient in 2014 in ...