Europe
French industry speaks up for octocrylene as health agency calls for a ban
French health agency (ANSES) has recommended that the government ban the use of octocrylene in sunscreen products because of its effects...
Boots to shut 300 stores across UK over the next year despite strong growth
Despite posting strong sales over the latest quarter, British health and beauty retail chain intends to continue cutting store numbers in...
Laneige, Amorepacific’s spearhead for global growth
Recently launched in the United Kingdom and the Middle East, the premium skincare brand is the main pillar of the Korean beauty giant’s...
“Industry is not looking for loopholes,” says CTPA about ban on animal testing
A recent ruling from UK’s High Court created suspicion among animal rights activists and NGOs that the country could change its policy on...
EU REACH Committee votes to ban microplastics from most daily life products
The representatives of the EU member states in the REACH Committee have voted to adopt a European Commission’s proposal to restrict...
After two years of renovation, Sothys reopens on Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris
The mythical Institut Sothys at 128 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8e, reopened its doors on 30 March after two years of renovation....
Beiersdorf starts the production of its cosmetics plant in Leipzig
The German industrial giant has launched production at its new Leipzig-Seehausen cosmetics factory. The DAX-listed company headquartered...
Berkem expands the distribution of its cosmetic ingredients to the UK
The French company specialising in bio-based chemistry has signed a distribution agreement with Kreglinger, a major player in the...
The Italian subcontracting market
Italy is the European Union’s third largest economy after France and Germany and is the leader in make-up production. According to...
Spain : The perfumery and cosmetics sector grew by 11.3% in 2022
The Spanish perfumery and cosmetics sector has consolidated its recovery in 2022 with a 11.3% growth compared to the previous year, and...
