COVID-19: Working together in crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting societies, citizens and economies in Europe and around the world. In this extraordinary crisis situation, many companies (including multinational and SMEs), along with our network of national associations, are working to ensure that safe and effective personal hygiene products essential for hand washing and cleansing are available for people in Europe.

The COVID-19 Resource Platform is a one-stop shop providing easy access to information on Cosmetics Europe activities, links to EU institutions’ statements and initiatives, updates on industry’s actions and educational guidelines.

Ensuring Safety in Cosmetics

Consumer safety is the overriding objective for the manufacture and sale of cosmetic and personal care products in Europe - and the foremost responsibility for product safety lies with industry.

Promoting Science & Research

Exhaustive science and research underpins our industry. It is essential for maintaining our competitive position, enabling us to guarantee the safety and product innovations demanded by our consumers.

Cosmetics Europe launches a quiz on product preservation! Check how much do you really know about preservatives

Our Vision

A flourishing European Cosmetics and personal care industry

Our Mission

To shape a European operating environment conducive to long term growth and a sustainable future

Innovation
People
Planet
Future

Innovation

The cosmetics and personal care industry is a fast-paced and highly innovative sector that is driven by science. To remain competitive in a changing world, we need a Europe that responds to the changing needs of consumers and facilitates access to safe, innovative products.

People

Our industry is about taking care of people. The vast majority of Europe’s 500 million people use cosmetic and personal care products, contributing to well being and healthy lifestyles, and positive self-esteem every day.

We also support over 2 million jobs across the value chain.

Planet

Our industry places a strong emphasis on its environmental responsibilities, and supporting proactive voluntary and self-regulatory initiatives. In our fast changing world, we need to meet consumers’ expectations in terms of sustainable consumption, and build and maintain their trust.

Future

Our industry has been highly innovative and science driven for generations, but as impressive as advances have been until now, the 21st century represents a whole new horizon for products and ingredients, as well as other essential arenas, like testing methods and self-regulation.

Consumer safety is the overriding objective for the manufacture and sale of cosmetic and personal care products in Europe - and the foremost responsibility for product safety lies with industry.

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March 09, 2020

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March 08, 2020

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December 02, 2019

Policy

On risk, hazard, cosmetics (and getting out of bed)

News

November 26, 2019

European industries unite to call for an ambitious EU industrial strategy

Industry4Europe, a coalition of 149 sector Associations which Cosmetics Europe is part of, published today its new Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’.

Our Members

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Cosmetics Europe represents companies and associations of different sizes in the cosmetics and personal care industry. See who our members are here