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European Commission takes Portugal to court over excise red tape

The European Commission is taking Portugal to the European Court of Justice alleging illegally excess red tape regarding the export of excisable goods, including perfumes....

EU scientific committee warns on dye safety

The EU's scientific committee on consumer products has warned that two hair dyes should not be used in combination with nitrosating substances -...

Colipa lends support to directive review

The European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (Colipa) has welcomed the publication of the European Commission proposal to recast the existing Cosmetics Directive...

Research commissioner urges better communication on animal testing alternatives

EU research Commissioner Janez Potočnik has called for better communication between researchers and regulators to hasten the formal approval of legitimate alternatives to...

EU to turn cosmetic preparations into mixtures

The term ‘preparation’ for chemical compounds used within cosmetics will be replaced in EU legislation with the term ‘mixtures’ in a raft of legal reforms covering...

REACH fees 'out of control' says CBA

Commenting on a new scale of proposed REACH fees, The Chemical Business Association (CBA) said that the fees to be charged by the European Chemicals Agency were “out of...

European Parliament challenges airport liquid controls as excessive

The European Parliament has questioned the effectiveness of recently approved tough rules insisting non-EU airports abide by mandated security standards for passengers to...

EU strengthens cooperation with US over cosmetic regulation

Confidential information on the development and market approval procedures of cosmetics products will be swapped between the European Commission and the US FDA in the future....

Public health experts question sunscreen label rules

Consumer advocates have raised concerns over the voluntary nature of the new EU sunscreen labelling scheme, claiming it could cause confusion amongst sunbathers. The system was...

EU and Montenegro strike trade deal over cosmetics

EU soap and cosmetics manufacturers will be able to export their products to Europe's newest country duty-free by 2012 under a trade agreement negotiated by the European...
Regulatory

REACH - what you need to do and when you need to do it

The EU's chemical control system, REACH came into force on 1 June and is possibly the most complex piece of legislation issued by an international organisation known for its...

EU counterfeit figures show boom in EU cosmetics counterfeit smuggling

The boom in counterfeit cosmetics and perfumes being smuggled into the EU is intensifying, according to the latest figures from the European Commission. It says EU customs...
Sun Care

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) — high performance protection against UV-induced free radicals in skin

The need for appropriate UV protection of the skin against the damaging effects of UV radiation is well recognized. While UVB filters are already widely used also in daily care...

Hair dyes are safe if used well, says Colipa

Further to the publication by the European Commission of its press release of 29 March 2007, concerning hair dyes and allergies, Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and...

EU warns of Dutch Mascara health alert

The European Commission's consumer alert service RAPEX has warned of a voluntary recall of 'Rival de Loop' double effect mascara in the Netherlands. This followed the discovery...

Albania strikes trade deal on cosmetics with EU

EU ministers have been asked to approve a trade deal negotiated by the European Commission and Albania, liberalising sales of various cosmetics lines.

Colipa welcomes Cosmetics Directive simplification

The European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, Colipa has welcomed the public consultation on the European Commission's simplification of Cosmetics Directive...

CTPA Annual Business Forum - Of risks and benefits

The CTPA’s Annual Business Forum always provides a valuable update on the state of the industry. The 2006 event (20-21 November) took the theme Cosmetic Concepts and was no...
Fragrance

If you can't beat them join them

Copycat behaviour has always been a feature of the C&T industry, but this year ‘me toos’ have become more prevalent than ever as sluggish western markets are pushing C&T...

UK is a major contributor to cosmetic counterfeiting

The European Commission has warned of a continued surge in counterfeits of perfumes and cosmetics entering the EU, with 694,633 fake products seized by customs officials last...

EU scientific committee advises on hair dyes and sunscreen

The European Commission's scientific committee on consumer products has called for urgent studies into the cosmetic preservative triclosan because of evidence that the chemical...

France seizes non-compliant skin lighteners

French consumer control authorities have seized two skin lightener products because of concerns that they break the EU's cosmetics directive.

Chile & India worst hit by cosmetic counterfeits

Chile and India have been highlighted in a European Commission piracy survey as international black spots for the counterfeiting of cosmetics and related products. Cosmetics...

Boots cleared for Cardinal acquisition

The European Commission has cleared Alliance Boots' acquisition of Cardinal Health UK, a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Rather than impeding competition, Brussels cleared the deal...

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  1. L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus’ 2025 pay revealed The top boss of the French beauty goliath pulled in double-digit millions in pay in 2025, with Hieronimus having served as CEO of L’Oréal Groupe since May 2021
  2. LVMH’s Sephora and Benefit investigated by Italian watchdog over marketing cosmetics to children The beauty retailer and make-up brand, both owned by LVMH, are under investigation by Italy’s AGCM over possible ‘unfair commercial practices’ of marketing adult products to children and adolescents
  3. Ex-Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou partners with Semcap on beauty and wellness vertical Petrou and firm Semcap look to invest in clinically backed skin care, cosmetics, fragrances and hair care, as well as personalised health solutions and technologies, via a new beauty and wellness vertical
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    Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the beauty M&A deals of 2026 so far Estée Lauder Companies, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble are among the beauty giants bolstering their portfolio with acquisitions such as Forest Essentials, Olaplex and Wonderbelly in a busy start to the year for beauty M&A
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    It’s complicated: Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s relationship status if they enter this merger The news that Estée Lauder Companies is in ‘discussions’ with Puig around a potential merger has shaken the beauty industry, but could this mega deal be mutually beneficial, or will it dilute what makes both organisations unique? CB investigates

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