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

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.

COSMILE Europe

Cosmetics Europe launches COSMILE Europe, a European cosmetic ingredient database which helps European citizens easily find information on cosmetic ingredients.

International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) launched today

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

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

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

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.

Read more Our People

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.

Press release

DGK/IKW-Seminar for Safety Assessors in cooperation with IIVS and ICCS

November 07, 2023

DGK/IKW-Seminar for Safety Assessors in cooperation with IIVS and ICCS

This seminar on NAMS, tools and strategies for non-animal-safety asses...

Press release

Council decision on chemicals classification supports future of natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrance

July 01, 2023

Council decision on chemicals classification supports future of natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrance

Brussels, 30 June 2023 – On the last day of the Swedish Presidency o...

Press release

IKW and DGK cooperate on training for safety assessors with International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety and Cosmetics Europe

June 16, 2023

IKW and DGK cooperate on training for safety assessors with International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety and Cosmetics Europe

Two new training modules to be released in autumn....

Publication

Cosmetics Europe Activity Report 2022 (updated)

June 15, 2023
Activity Reports

Cosmetics Europe Activity Report 2022 (updated)

Publication

CE Statistics 2022

June 14, 2023
Statistics

CE Statistics 2022

Public price 25,00€
Member price FREE

Press release

Cosmetics Europe prepares for the future at CEAC 2023

June 14, 2023

Cosmetics Europe prepares for the future at CEAC 2023

Today and tomorrow, Cosmetics Europe, the trade association representi...

Press release

Cosmetics Europe brings together industry action on sustainability through “Commit for Our Planet” initiative

December 07, 2022

Cosmetics Europe brings together industry action on sustainability through “Commit for Our Planet” initiative

Cosmetics Europe launched an unprecedented industry-wide initiative, ...

Past Event

Intensive Course in Dermato-Cosmetic Sciences 2022

September 01, 2022
Brussels Health Campus

Intensive Course in Dermato-Cosmetic Sciences 2022

Registration is open now for the 36th edition of the course at the VUB...

News

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

June 22, 2022

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

In its contribution to the public consultation, Cosmetics Europe lays ...

Past Event

Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2022

June 15, 2022

Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2022

The Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference is a unique event, organised ye...

Publication

March 28, 2022
CE Recommendations

No 26 Use of Alternative Methods to ISO24444 - 2019

December 10, 2021

Science

Science & regulatory acceptance – progressing non-animal testing methods

Publication

Non-animal approaches to safety assessment of cosmetic products

August 24, 2021
Alternatives to Animal Testing

Non-animal approaches to safety assessment of cosmetic products

Publication

Cosmetics Europe Activity Report 2020

June 15, 2021
Activity Reports

Cosmetics Europe Activity Report 2020

Past Event

Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2021

June 15, 2021

Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2021

The Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) is a unique event organi...

Publication

CE Statistics 2020

June 15, 2021
Statistics

CE Statistics 2020

Public price 25,00€
Member price FREE

Publication

Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Advertising and Marketing Communications

September 15, 2020
Guidelines

Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Advertising and Marketing Communications

Our Members

How to become a member?

Membership of Cosmetics Europe allows companies and associations to benefit from the expertise...

On the map

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

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