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. Catherine Herrero (France Chimie) and Jean-Marc Giroux (Cosmed) opened the day by analysing the challenges of international competitiveness in the face of the growing influence of Asian and American markets. The impact of AI on R&D was explored by France Chimie and Magellan Consulting, with concrete feedback on the benefits and risks. The afternoon focused on brand expectations and strategies in response to regulatory changes. The first session addressed the restrictions imposed on certain molecules (PFAS, furocoumarins, etc.), whilst the second highlighted the maturity level of transparency and environmental performance tools such as the Green Impact Index, EcoBeautyScore and Transparency-One/TRASCE.