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EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax, a first step to curb China import surge
Industry buzz
European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday, December 12, to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July...
Esse Skincare partners with Afyren to source bio-based propionic acid
Industry buzz
The South African brand specializing in microbiome-based skincare has teamed up with Afyren to bring the world’s first bio-based...
FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinol
Laws & regulations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first steps in more than two decades to add a new U.V. filter to its list of...
Coty’s skincare brand Orveda expands global network with new Bangkok flagship
Industry buzz
The ultra-premium French biotech skincare brand renowned for its skin-longevity approach, has announced the opening of La Maison Orveda...
French and U.S. industry groups warn consumers about counterfeit cosmetics
Laws & regulations
Ahead of the festive season, the fragrance and cosmetics industry is warning of a wave of fakes, dupes, counterfeits and non-compliant...
Switzerland secures retroactive cut of U.S. customs duties to 15%
Industry buzz
U.S. customs duties on Swiss products will be reduced to 15% with retroactive effect from November 14, the date a draft agreement was...
Weleda UK names Aneurin Smith as incoming Managing Director for Cosmetics
Industry buzz
As part of its business growth plan, Weleda has appointed a new Managing Director for Weleda Cosmetics. The appointment of Aneurin...
“The microbiome is reshaping beauty,” says Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée
Companies & industry
Launched in London in 2016, Gallinée will celebrate its tenth anniversary next year. In under a decade, the brand has become a leading...
Fiabila adds a touch of color to its sunscreen for nails
Innovation & new products
With SPF50+ Nude Veil, Fiabila builds on the momentum from its spring 2025 launch of the manufacturer’s first hybrid anti-UV nail care...
PM Studio presents La Malle des Rêves, Dior’s exceptional Advent calendar
Industry buzz
With La Malle des Rêves, Dior reimagines holiday anticipation through an exceptional Advent calendar, brought to life by PM Studio as a...
