Europe
French antitrust authority to investigate product rating systems
The French antitrust authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has announced it is starting inquiries ex officio to analyse the competitive...
General Elections: CTPA calls for a UK strategy to support the beauty industry
As the United Kingdom is heading towards a General Election this year, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) — the UK...
Takasago appoints Frédéric Rivoire as European Fine Fragrance Leader
Frédéric Rivoire joins Japan-based flavors and fragrances perfumery house Takasago as European Fine Fragrance Leader. Founder of...
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024 to hold biggest edition ever in Birmingham
This year’s edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack already looks set to be the biggest ever, with a record-breaking number of...
French exports of perfumes and cosmetic products continue to soar
Despite a slowdown in key markets, such as China and the United States, French exports of perfumes and cosmetic products continue to grow...
Aptar debuts their new turnkey cosmetics service for the EMEA zone
The cosmetic packaging specialist is expanding its full-service offering with the launch of a new integrated service dubbed Turnkey...
Six key beauty players launch the Value of Beauty Alliance
L’Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, Kiko Milano, Ancorotti Cosmetics have joined forces to highlight the importance of the beauty...
Paris Packaging Week 2024: A record edition with more than 14,000 attendees
Paris Packaging Week organisers, Easyfairs, have announced a record-breaking edition of the event held at the Paris Expo Porte de...
Deal on urban wastewater: the EU wants the cosmetics industry to pay
The European Parliament, the Council and the EU Commission have reached an agreement on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment...
The state of UK beauty retail: “We are inundated with brands” – experts
The number of beauty brands entering retail continues to boom, creating a highly competitive and cost-sensitive market exacerbated by the...