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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, September 25, 2024

Bris Rocher appointed Chairman of the Green Impact Index Consortium

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The organisation created by 22 companies (including Groupe Rocher, Pierre Fabre, Arko Pharma, Cosmed and Léa Nature) has just announced the identity o...

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

L'Oréal, a model of diversity and inclusion according to FTSE

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The FTSE Global Equity Index evaluates companies on the basis of 24 different indicators divided into four key pillars: diversity, inclusion, people d...

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Blissim renews its commitment to the ‘Octobre Rose’ movement

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The aim of the Pink October event is to raise public awareness of breast cancer screening for a whole month. Many cosmetics companies are getting invo...

Monday, September 16, 2024

Biobased ingredients : L'Oréal announces a partnership with Abolis and Evonik

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The L’Oréal Group has announced a partnership with Abolis Biotechnologies, a biotechnology company, and Evonik, a world leader in specialty chemicals,...

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo by Berlin Packaging

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Berlin Packaging is continuing its expansion in Japan with the acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo. This acquisition extends the company’s local presence i...

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Solabia announces the acquisition of a majority stake in PolymerExpert

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The Solabia Group is strengthening its position in the cosmetics and healthcare markets with the acquisition of PolymerExpert, which will open up new ...

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Ho Karan becomes part of the D-LAB group

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The D-LAB Group, specialists in nutricosmetics in France, has just announced the acquisition of the Ho Karan cosmetics brand. The deal is part of the ...

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

SBTI validates Groupe Rocher's carbon plan

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The company, which has been committed to tackling the environmental crisis for several years, wants to reduce its carbon emissions. The group has just...

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

IFF to open a new research center in Shanghai

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The group specialising in the design of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food ingredients has announced the opening of a “Creative Centre” in Shanghai. Th...

Monday, July 22, 2024

TechnicoFlor launches Flor-Anthropy program

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The company specializing in perfume creation is committed to a CSR approach. TechnicoFlor has devised a project to promote “environmental and societal...

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Berlin Packaging, an increasingly responsible company

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The packaging solutions distributor has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, and can boast some good results. In particular, the company has succ...

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Anjac Health & Beauty acquires APR Beauty

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The French family-owned industrial group has just purchased a stake in Canadian company APR Beauty, specialized in the turnkey manufacture of make-up ...