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YSL Beauty takes a stand against violence against women

YSL Beauty has come up with the Abuse is Not Love program in 2020 to prevent and combat domestic abuse. The brand wants to go further, committing to fund university research, train its employees and educate two million people by 2030 on the subject of violence through partnerships with NGOs.

FEBEA: two new appointments to the Executive Committee

The Fédération des Entreprises (FEBEA) de la Beauté makes its winter mercato. Marie Audren takes over from Olivia Guernier as Head of Communications and Public Affairs. The Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Department is entrusted to Brice Leclerc, replacing Valérie Colin.

Slow Cosmétique association closes its doors

For the past 11 years, the Belgian-based NGO has been campaigning for “healthier, more authentic” cosmetics. Julien Kaibeck, its founder, has announced the closure of the association due to unfavorable economic conditions.

The FEBEA imagines the "Fresque de la Cosmétique"

Committed to a more sustainable beauty sector, the Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté (FEBEA) has designed (in collaboration with several member brands) a tool to help brands better identify all the environmental and social issues facing the industry, while offering concrete levers for action.

Rakuten and L'Oréal Japan join forces to improve online customer experience

The cosmetics giant has just formed a partnership with a major retailer. The aim of this collaboration between the two companies is to develop personalized online shopping paths.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Claims: ARPP joint council in favour of an update of the Recommendation "Cosmetic Products"

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The Recommendation “Cosmetic Products” of the ARPP (French advertizing self-regulatory organization) has set out the ethical rules for advertizing and...

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The 2018 UEBT Biodiversity Barometer

For the 10th year in a row, UEBT have revealed their Biodiversity Barometer. This project is aimed to evaluate the knowledge and interest of consumers...

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Cosmecert in practice

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After several years of work, Cosmébio has just launched an inspection and certification body, Cosmecert. Cosmébio’s Director Nicolas Bertrand introduc...

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Cosmetics & safety: FEBEA intends to reassure consumers

The climate of distrust towards cosmetics and the industry is getting heavier and heavier. And for good reason: consumers no longer know who to believ...

Monday, June 11, 2018

The 6 winners of the Cosmébio Trophées de l’Excellence

Just like every year, the professional association of ecological and organic cosmetics awarded its Trophies of Excellence. The ceremony was organized ...

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

CMRs: BEUC is on the offensive again

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Last January, BEUC had already published an open letter to protest against the new European Commission’s approach to CMRs, whose ban in cosmetic produ...

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Cosmetics in the service of the sick

Anyone can develop a critical illness, anytime in their lives. The pathway in hospital and the care needs can be demanding, both physically and psycho...

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Circular economy and cosmetics: FEBEA publishes a list of good practices

Today, environmental preservation is a fundamental issue for all industries, including cosmetics. As regards the planet’s wellness, brands need to pla...

Monday, March 19, 2018

2018 U'Cosmetics competition: prizewinners

On March 15, the jury of the U’Cosmetics competition, which was dedicated to up-cycling this year, attributed their awards to the teams that presented...

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

U’Cosmetics 2018 competition: the 10 finalist teams

U’Cosmetics was created nine years ago as an event combining a student competition and a professional colloquium focused on cosmetics innovation. This...

Thursday, February 15, 2018

French cosmetics still world leader

2017 marks a new record for French cosmetics, whose exports exceed 13 billion euros (+12% compared to 2016). The cosmetics industry is therefore still...

Monday, January 8, 2018

BEUC: 'The European Commission’s approach to CMR substances is unlawful'

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We thought their fate was settled, at least for a good part of them, with the publication expected soon of a Regulation 'Omnibus'. But the process of ...