Cosmetics industry stresses the need for a substance-based and sector agnostic Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme.

Brussels, 8 April 20205 – Today, the Digital Consumer Information Alliance (DCIA) hosted an Exhibition on the Future of Digital Labelling at ACE Events in Brussels. The exhibition brought together policymakers from the European Commission, the European Parliament, and Member States to experience firsthand how digital tools are reshaping product information for consumers and businesses alike.

Cosmetics Europe welcomes the evaluation of the CPR. The CPR has successfully met its primary objective of ensuring a unique single EU market for cosmetic products and the safety of European consumers. The current evaluation presents an opportunity to critically assess and potentially enhance the regulatory framework. 

by John Chave, Director-General, Cosmetics Europe

A new Brussels law on wastewater treatment would disproportionately overburden the European cosmetics sector.  

The Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) 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 2025 will take place in person, in Brussels, on 11 and 12 June.

Last month, the final text of the Cosmetics Europe’s Double Plate Method (DPM) (ISO 23675:2024) was published and officially recognised as an International Standard Organisation (ISO) Standard by the ISO Central Secretariat.

Running from 13th to 16th January, the Beyond the Surface portrait exhibition showcases the stories of 11 individuals - from a young mother to a cancer survivor, a dermatologist, a dancer, a hairdresser and more… They all share their personal relationships and experiences with cosmetics and personal care products and talk about the impact these have had on their lives.

Brussels, 5 November – Today, at the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, the Member States adopted the final text of the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Cosmetics Europe remains highly concerned about the fairness and effectiveness of the adopted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. Some of the industry’s concerns were also echoed by 16 Members States during the Council meeting.

As the European Parliament prepares for the confirmation hearings of the new Commissioners, the Open Trade Coalition is reiterating its call for a bold and open EU trade policy.

Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care association, and DETIC, the Belgian cosmetics association came together with The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) to organize a visit for the EU policy makers to the company’s global manufacturing and distribution center in Oevel, Belgium.