In a press release, FEBEA deplores the US administration’s decision on April 2 to impose an additional 20% tariff on imported goods from the European Union. This measure is bound to have an impact on the French cosmetics industry, with …
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Mar 28, 2025
Talc to be banned in cosmetics
Sylwia Jaczewska from European Commission’s DG Grow confirmed at Cosmed’s 25th Regulatory Congress on March 26, 2025 that talc, under a CLH classification of Carc. 1B (H350 - May cause cancer) adopted by ECHA’s CER (Committee for Risk Assessment) in …
Mar 19, 2025
ICCS annonces its new 2025 Board Officers
Stéphane Dhalluin, Ph.D., Global Head, Human & Environmental Safety Evaluation, L’Oréal, has been elected as chairman of the board.
The additional new officers are:
• Vice Chair, John Chave, Director General, Cosmetics Europe
• Secretary, Jon Lalko, Ph.D., Executive Fellow …
Feb 20, 2025
Cosmed strengthens the security of its Free sale certificates
Cosmed has just adopted a new system that strengthens the traceability of Free Sale Certificates, while guaranteeing their inviolability. Based on an innovative technology incorporating blockchain, each certificate can be authenticated instantly on a smartphone, with no mobile application to …
Sep 4, 2020
The Cosmetic Valley inaugurates its Beauty Hub in Chartres
Co-financed by the French government and the Centre-Val de Loire region as part of the Investment for the Future program, the Beauty Hub is the first French gas pedal dedicated to innovation in perfumery and cosmetics.
It is housed in premises made available by Chartres Métropole on the site of the future Maison Internationale de la Cosmétique.
“Since the end of the confinement, we have been working to relaunch the industry. The Beauty Hub is the vanguard of what will be presented on October 15 during our Estates General. This initiative is a remarkable illustration of our ability to act collectively. In particular, I would like to salute the companies that have mobilized to enable this project to see the light of day. As competitors, they are here as partners. I would like to thank the State and the local authorities that have given their support to this bold initiative. Above all, I would like to welcome the first start-ups that are being welcomed here today. They are, for France, the leader in our market, the promise of the future,” said Marc-Antoine Jamet, President of Cosmetic Valley.
Apr 28, 2020
Anjac Health & Beauty Group acquires Roval Cosmetics
The ANJAC Health & Beauty industrial group, specialising in the formulation, manufacture and packaging of cosmetics, food supplements, medical devices and medicines, continues its development by signing the acquisition of the Normandy-based company Roval Cosmétiques. With 40 years of expertise …
Mar 2, 2020
Frédéric Poux acquires T. LeClerc and Innoxa
The 49-year-old businessman Frédéric Poux, after serving as Chairman and CEO of the Afflelou Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sport 2000 and Chairman of the Management Board of the Alès Group, announces the acquisition of the cosmetics …
Jul 11, 2019
Xavier Gueant appointed Legal Director of FEBEA
Xavier Gueant joins the Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA), to take over the legal management.
Graduated from a Master 2 in Social Law and Labour Relations and a DEA in Literary, Artistic and Industrial Property Law …
Jun 25, 2019
ECHA to scrutinise all REACH registrations by 2027
ECHA will start to evaluate 20 % of registration dossiers in each tonnage band to improve the compliance of REACH registrations. This will mean approximately 30 % of all registered chemicals will be checked.
The Commission will propose an amendment …
Jan 16, 2019
L'Occitane acquires prestige skincare brand Elemis
Beauty giant L’Occitane International is adding the prestige skincare brand Elemis to its portfolio.
The group, which owns multiple brands including L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita and Erborian, cited the British skincare brand’s “strong cross-generational consumer appeal” as one of the motivating factors behind the $900 million acquisition.
Since it first broke onto the scene in 1990, Elemis has built up a reputation as a go-to luxury wellness brand for face and bodycare, focusing on the dual power of natural ingredients and scientific innovation. The London-based company is present in more than 1,600 spas, salons, stores and multiple e-retailers worldwide, and Elemis therapists treat over six and a half million clients per year.
Source AFP-Relaxnews