Europe
France calls on the EU to prohibit the use of octocrylene in cosmetics
French authorities have asked the European Union to restrict octocrylene in cosmetic products, citing harmful effects on the environment,...
With Giorgio Armani gone, Italian luxury industry stands at a crossroads
The first Milan Fashion Week without Giorgio Armani marks the end of an era in Italian luxury, at a time when houses across the sector...
Fragrances: IFF expands LMR Naturals site in France to scale natural ingredients
IFF recently unveiled a major expansion of its LMR Naturals site in Grasse, France. The EUR 10 million (around USD 11.6 million)...
Parfums de Marly expands in Paris with a new flagship in a prestigious location
Parfums de Marly expanded its presence in Paris this September with the opening of a second boutique. Strategically located at 29 rue...
International trade: Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited deal
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement on Tuesday, September 3, after nearly a decade of talks, a...
Cosmetic 360: Beauty innovation looks to the future
Cosmetic 360, the show organised by the Cosmetic Valley, will be held on October 15th and 16th, at the Carrousel du Louvre, in the heart...
London Packaging Week to celebrate 15 years with more than 190 exhibitors
Following a record-breaking 2024, the UK trade show returns to ExCeL London on 15–16 October 2025. This year’s edition will feature more...
Cosmetics chain Lush closes UK operations for one day in Gaza protest
British cosmetics chain Lush on Wednesday, September 3, shut down its UK shops, factories and online sales for the day to protest the...
Industry-led accelerator Breakout Beauty UK looking for the next ’monster’ brand
Start-up accelerator programme Breakout Beauty UK wants to propel ten high-potential indie founders into the spotlight via six weeks of...
Douglas Group posts steady Q3 growth and reaffirms 2024/25 outlook
European beauty retailer Douglas reported a 3.2% increase in third-quarter sales of its staggered 2024/25 financial year to EUR 1.0...
