Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2023

The Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference is a unique event, organised yearly, that brings together cosmetic and personal care industry leaders from all over the world to share insights on global trends and the latest industry developments. CEAC 2023 will take place in person, in Brussels, on 14 and 15 June, marking our first in-person CEAC since 2019.

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).

Cosmetics Europe elects new President, Vice-President and Executive Committee

Today, at its 2022 General Assembly, Cosmetics Europe, the European trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care industry, appointed Isabelle Martin (The Estée Lauder Companies) as its new President and Birgit Huber (IKW) as its new Vice-President. This presidential tandem will be supported by a newly elected Executive Committee.

“Cosmetics. Our Essentials for Daily Life” – new European Consumer Perception Study results revealed at CEAC 2022

72% of European consumers consider cosmetics and personal care products important or very important in their daily lives - shows the new perception study commissioned by Cosmetics Europe. Consumers highly value cosmetic products they use and see them as key in improving quality of life, boosting self-esteem, as well as for social interactions.

European Consumer Perception Study 2022

Highly misleading report by Plastic Soup Foundation – cosmetics industry reaction

7th April 2022 - Cosmetic products that are safe both for consumers and the environment are an absolute priority for the cosmetics and personal care industry. We share concerns over the issue of plastic and microplastic pollution and support the overall goals of the European Union to address this challenge. It is important that consumers are responsibly informed about the issue of microplastics. Plastic Soup Foundation’s report “Plastic. The Hidden Beauty Ingredient” paints a highly misleading picture of the situation of microplastics and cosmetics and personal care products.

The beauty and personal care industry supports a global agreement to address plastics pollution

The cosmetics and personal care industry strongly supports a legally binding treaty to address plastics pollution.

Alternatives to animal testing – the only way forward for the EU

31 August 2021 – The introduction of the full ban on animal testing for cosmetics in the EU in 2013 was unquestionably a pivotal milestone for animal welfare. Today, when the discussion on animal testing is high on the European agenda again, Cosmetics Europe emphasises its full support for the ban under the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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.