CosmeticBusiness 2026 goes international and doubles down on sustainability
On June 10 and 11, the Munich event will bring together stakeholders from across the supply chain, from ingredients to packaging, including contract manufacturing.
Climate change: France Chimie launches the ChemAdapt tool
To help the 4,000 French sites anticipate climate hazards (droughts, floods), the professional organisation for chemical companies in France has launched the online platform ChemAdapt.
Beauty 2026: cyclical slowdown, structural shift
According to consultancy firm Bersingéco and a study conducted for Cosmetic Valley, French cosmetics exports reached a turning point in 2025 (€22.4 bn, compared with €22.5 bn in 2024).
"Regeneration" Strategy for Cosmetic Valley
The competitiveness cluster is launching its 2026 roadmap, which aims to strengthen both industrial competitiveness, innovation capacity, and the environmental impact of the sector, to support an industry that comprises 6,300 establishments, 226,000 jobs and generates €71 bn in revenue.
Accelerated digitalisation and expected sustainability in beauty retail
A study by Essec/Cosmetic Valley (January 2026) shows that social commerce, which has reached maturity in Asia, is being held back in France due to fears of fraud.



















