Cosmetic ingredient information at your fingertips – the COSMILE Europe app launches today

30 November 2023, BRUSSELS – Today, Cosmetics Europe launched the COSMILE Europe app, a new entry point to access the information in the COSMILE Europe database, European ingredient database that provides easy access to reliable, verified and scientifically supported information on almost 30,000 ingredients used in cosmetics.

Nature Positive: Role of the Cosmetics Industry – Commit for Our Planet 1st anniversary event

Cosmetics Europe disappointed with the Council position on UWWTD recast

Brussels, 17 October 2023 – At yesterday’s Environment Council meeting, the Member States adopted the general approach to the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Cosmetics Europe (CE) is disappointed with this decision and continues to raise major concerns around the compatibility of the UWWTD proposal with the EU law and the workability of the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.

Cosmetics Europe concerned about European Parliament’s position on UWWTD revision

Brussels, 5 October 2023 – Following today’s adoption by the European Parliament of its position on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), Cosmetics Europe continues to emphasize a number of concerns related to the workability of the proposed system, which is not based on sound scientific justifications and does not ensure fairness for economic operators.

IFRA and Cosmetics Europe welcome European Parliament’s support for the CLP revision

Brussels, 4 October 2023 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and Cosmetics Europe today welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP).

Cosmetics Europe comments on the Microplastics Restriction

The European Commission adopted the Restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) intentionally added to consumer or professional use products of any kind on 25 September 2023. The Restriction aims to address pollution caused by intentionally added microplastics.

Cosmetics Europe shares concerns regarding the issue of microplastics pollution and overall goals of the European Union to tackle this challenge. Cosmetic products that are safe both for consumers and the environment are an absolute priority for the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Cosmetics Europe reacts to the EP ENVI Committee’s vote on the UWWTD recast

Today, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) voted on its report on the European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).

Cosmetics Europe takes note of the result of the vote but would like to highlight a number of concerns it has in relation to the report.

International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) launched today

ICCS, of which Cosmetics Europe is a member, aims to advance acceptance of animal-free science worldwide.

Commit for Our Planet

Cosmetics Europe has just launched “Commit for Our Planet”, a Cosmetics Industry Sustainability Initiative, with the goal to reduce the sector’s environmental footprint in Europe.

Cosmetics Europe calls for a strong CPR for the green and digital transition

In its contribution to the public consultation, Cosmetics Europe lays down its recommendations to the targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR).

European Consumer Perception Study 2022

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 3 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.