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In a first for the Cosmetic Valley competition, the 11th edition put women in science in the spotlight by awarding prizes to three female candidates.

The event, organised on 17 March by the French cosmetics ingredients trade association, examined the profound changes taking place in the sector.

On 9 April, at its general assembly, the trade association representing cosmetics manufacturers in France presented its 2025 report, which highlighted the sector’s resilience in the face of US tariffs.

In partnership with Afnor Certification, France Chimie is rolling out the "Chemistry CSR Label" for its members.

Whilst the global chemicals market is expected to grow by 3.8% by 2025, driven almost exclusively by China (46% of the world market share), Europe is sliding into recession.

In response to the rise in misleading information surrounding the European Omnibus VI proposal, the Cosmed association is calling for a clarification of the debate and for the facts to be re-established.

With the support of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), the General Commission for Sustainable Development (CGDD) and the Directorate General for Enterprise (DGE), Cosmed is launching a series of seven regional meetings dedicated to environmental challenges facing the cosmetics industry.

Driven by the rise of corrective skincare treatments, the U.S. medspa market is facing a growing shortage of qualified professionals.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is reorganising to take on its expanded mandate.

On 20 May in Berlin, the international association NATRUE, committed to promoting and protecting natural and organic cosmetics, will host the first edition of the Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum.

The Antwerp Declaration Community – which brings together more than 1,300 organisations – is calling on European leaders to urgently restore the continent's industrial competitiveness.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Led by ABIHPEC in partnership with ApexBrasil, the Brazilian programme generated $363.4 million in exports to 130 countries in 2025.

The industry will gather in Paris on 3 and 4 June 2026 for the 8th edition of the Rencontres Nationales de la Qualité Cosmétique (RQC).

The fine and speciality chemicals trade fair will be held on 6 and 7 May in Cologne (Koelnmesse).

The summit will take place on three continents. The 17th North American edition, in New York on 21 and 22 May, will address environmental priorities, green ingredients, carbon footprint reduction, biodiversity preservation, as well as the social, economic, and marketing issues related to sustainable products.

The 2026 edition, held on March 12–13 alongside Luxe Pack LosAngeles, highlights a shift in the beauty industry’s operating models. With 5,470 visitors (+11% vs 2025) and 148 exhibitors, the event reflects a market driven by speed-to-market and the integration of expertise.