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Access to genetic resources: the European Parliament votes new rules
On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament voted to adopt the “Regulation on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable...
The Ileos Group, in battle order for 2014
A new President for the group, a new General Manager for Axilone, and reinforced objectives: Ileos is in battle order for 2014....
Brazil: fragrances sector set to continue growing rapidly
The Brazilian fragrances market, already the most valuable in the world, is set to continue growing quickly, helped by a broad consumer...
Mature women drive French fragrances sector
The fragrance market in France is dominated by the mature generation, particularly women aged 45 and older, who now have grown-up kids...
L’Oréal supports its suppliers as part of its sustainable development programme
End of 2013, the L’Oréal Group unveiled its commitments to sustainable development with the announcement of the programme “Sharing beauty...
“Parabens will make their return in cosmetics,” Bertrand L’Homme, Thor Personal Care
Several of the preservatives allowed in cosmetics in Europe are now undergoing reappraisal. A significant number of them are currently...
France: another year of decrease for the prestige beauty market
The turnover of cosmetics sold in the selective channel decreased by 1.5% in 2013 compared to the previous year, thus recording its...
“Garnier’s withdrawal from China is a lesson of wisdom”, Florence Bernardin, Information & Inspiration
The news caught many by surprise, and caused a few to lose a bit of momentum: Revlon and Garnier have successively announced they decided...
Nocibé: new store concept dedicated to private brand and services
French beauty retailer Nocibé, which ranks third in selective perfumery in France, is launching a new beauty concept store, almost...
“Ethical sensitivity should be matched with the act of purchase”, Betty Santonnat, COSMEBIO
With now more than 400 members, COSMEBIO is the most important association in the world to be exclusively dedicated to natural and...
