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Ingrecos: A look back at the 2026 Meetings
The event, organised on 17 March by the French cosmetics ingredients trade association, examined the profound changes taking place in the sector.
Jun 1
Febea highlights resilience, emerging brands, and European dialogue
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.
Jun 1
CSR: France Chimie launches a label
In partnership with Afnor Certification, France Chimie is rolling out the "Chemistry CSR Label" for its members.
Jun 1
The European chemicals industry faces a critical downturn
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.
Jun 1
ECHA: new structure in March 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is reorganising to take on its expanded mandate.
May 11
Chemistry and cosmetics: the urgent call for restoring competitiveness
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.
Apr 6
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.
Apr 6
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).
Apr 6
"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.
Apr 6
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.
Apr 6
Beautycare Brazil: record exports
Led by ABIHPEC in partnership with ApexBrasil, the Brazilian programme generated $363.4 million in exports to 130 countries in 2025.
Apr 6
Febea partners with Cosmile Europe
The federation has discontinued its raw materials app, Claire, which was launched in 2019, in favour of Cosmile Europe.
Jan 23
Chemistry and beauty and the issue of US customs tariffs
France Chimie is calling for clarity on the EU-US trade agreement and regrets the lack of official publication.
Jan 23
Cosmébio simplifies its label and confirms the performance of organic products
L’association a annoncé, lors de son assemblée générale de juin 2025, une mise à jour du référentiel Cosmos, effective dès le 1er septembre 2025.
Jan 3
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