Europe
French perfumes and cosmetics under pressure from U.S. and Asian rivals
French exports of perfumes and cosmetics stalled in 2025 amid U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition from Asian producers, led by...
EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
European nations voted on Friday, February 6, to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles,...
French cosmetics exports could decline in 2025, a first "in at least 20 years"
The French Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) has warned of a decline in French cosmetics exports in 2025. Excluding the pandemic...
EU ban on ’forever chemicals’ set for delay
EU plans to ban "forever chemicals" will likely not see the light before the tail end of the year, EU officials said on Monday, January...
’Innovative’ and ’purpose-driven’: ByErim and Make Waves win Breakout Beauty UK
Two London-based start-ups have received Breakout Beauty UK’s inaugural prize of a 12-month Boots listing, TikTok support and £350,000...
Urban wastewater: industry calls to suspend an “unfair”, and “flawed” text
Representatives of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries voiced their disappointment that their arguments concerning the...
Citrus oil specialist Capua 1880 becomes a Certified B Corporation
The Italian producer of citrus oils and natural extracts has achieved Certified B Corporation status, marking a new chapter in its...
Bulgaria takes hesitant step into the eurozone
Bulgaria will become the 21st country to switch to the euro when it enters the New Year on Thursday, the 1st of January, 2026, amid...
French ban on so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics set to take effect in 2026
France will introduce a ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening...
Carbon border tax: Has the EU successfully exported its adjustment mechanism?
The EU’s carbon border tax was designed to do more than clean up its own economy: it hoped to encourage trading partners to put a price...
