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Cosmetics Europe is taking part in the European Commission’s high level visit to the United States. The Cosmetics Europe President, Fabio Franchina, and Director-General, Bertil Heerink, are accompanying EU Commissioner Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission. The delegation includes representatives of leading industry sectors from the European Union, who will have the opportunity to meet key political and business leaders in Washington DC and New York City.

• Statement US mission (265.28 KB) Download

Cosmetics Europe has showcased the industry’s contribution to sustainability, at a unique exhibition held at the European Parliament from 8-10 May. “Science, Beauty and Care – Looking to Future Generations” enabled visitors to take a walk through different phases of life. Using touch screens, visitors could see how the cosmetics and personal care industry contributes to social, economic and environmental sustainability. Representatives from a range of projects were also present to give further information and practical demonstrations.

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Lisbon, 08 February 2012 – Cosmetics Europe has pledged a further €8million for its research programme into finding alternatives to animal testing, it was announced at the annual SEURAT-1 meeting in Lisbon today.

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Brussels, 23 January 2012 – The European Cosmetics Association, formerly named “Colipa”, will now be called “Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association”. The association has been representing European cosmetic companies and national associations for fifty years.

• Cosmetics Europe Press Statement FINAL 23 01 12 (301.16 KB) Download

Brussels, 19 October 2011 – Colipa, the European Cosmetics Association, organised last night a Debriefing event in the European Parliament on the key findings from the 8th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC8), which was held in Montreal in August. The European Commission’s Technical Report, which was published on 13 September 2011, was also discussed.

• WC8 debriefing event press statement FINAL 19 10 11 (295.50 KB) Download

Brussels, 14 September 2011 – Colipa, the European Cosmetics Association, welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s annual progress report on the development of alternative methods to animal testing for cosmetic purposes.

The Commission’s report, published on Tuesday, highlights the enormous progress made in finding alternative methods to animal testing. It also acknowledges that there are not sufficient alternative methods yet available for a number of health effects. This has been confirmed by several stakeholders, including many of the world’s top scientists - most recently at the 8th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC8), held in Montreal, Canada in August 2011 (http://www.wc8.ccac.ca/).

• Colipa Press Statement 14 September 2011 FINAL (288.81 KB) Download

Brussels, 8 September 2011 – Colipa (the European Cosmetics Association) presented the progress it has made in developing alternatives to animal testing to an audience of international scientists, industry associations, NGOs and regulators at the 8th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC8), in Montreal, Canada (http://www.wc8.ccac.ca/).

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Brussels, 23 August 2011 – Colipa (the European Cosmetics Association) has presented a range of new initiatives it has taken in developing alternatives to animal testing to a global gathering of scientists, associations, NGOs and regulators in Montreal, Canada.

The 8^th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences, also known as WC8, has focused on the ‘3Rs’ – Replacement, Reduction and Refinement – and features presentations and exhibitions from leading experts in alternatives to animal testing. Dr Horst Wenck, Chair of Colipa’s Strategic Project Team on Alternatives said: "WC8 provides an important meeting place for a range of stakeholders to discuss progress on testing without animals, and it is clear that Colipa has made significant progress in developing and evaluating new alternative models through its collaborative work. Colipa’s efforts include the joint European Commission’s Health programme initiative on alternatives, the SEURAT – 1 initiative. The cosmetics industry, through Colipa, is spending €37m between 2007 and 2014 on research into alternatives. This is more than any other sector, producing some notable successes. ”

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Brussels, 16 June 2011 - Several hundred representatives of the European cosmetics industry and key stakeholders gathered today in Brussels. Discussions focused on “Science, Beauty and Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”.

Opening the General Assembly, Colipa’s President, Fabio Franchina, said: “Today’s cosmetics industry is more dynamic and innovative than ever, and we are committed to ensuring that we contribute fully to a truly sustainable future”. The President underlined that “innovation is the life-blood of the cosmetics industry”, as he talked about the importance place of the cosmetics industry in the European economy. He particularly underlined the role of the thousands of cosmetic SMEs, in this regard.

Giving the keynote message, Commissioner Dalli, the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, acknowledged the contribution of the cosmetics industry to employment and innovation in Europe, and encouraged the industry to focus on sustainability through innovation. Regarding the forthcoming 2013 deadline on the remaining exemptions from the animal testing ban, the Commissioner said: “The European Commission stands ready to support industry in the drive to finding alternative methods to animal testing.” He called upon the cosmetics industry to continue to keep momentum in research and innovation.

Sirpa Pietikainen MEP, said: “The challenge is exponentially speeding up and that means we have more serious threats, sooner and faster, and we have to react, sooner and faster”. In her capacity as the Chair of Globe EU, a cross-party group of Members of the European Parliament, focusing on environment, sustainability and global warming, she offered to exchange views on the issues of sustainability with everyone. She underlined that the world’s resources did not stretch to current needs, necessitating innovative solutions, giving the example of the re-circulation of materials which she said could only be done by industry.

Closing the session, Bertil Heerink, Colipa’s Director-General stated: “Innovation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand. We can be proud that sustainability in our industry is clearly articulated within our Association. We can also be proud of our performance, but there is no room for complacency. Our industry needs to continue to make sustainability a reality.”

Brussels, 13 May 2011 – The European Commission has published its technical report on "Alternative (non-animal) Methods for Cosmetics Testing: Current Status and Future Prospects - 2010".

• Colipa Statement on publication of technical report 13 05 11 (162.85 KB) Download

Nearly 100 scientists from over 70 European organisations have come together in Cascais (Portugal) to kick-off a EUR 50 million research and innovation project in the field of novel human safety testing solutions. This unique collaboration is possible thanks to the European Union’s Health Programme and an initiative of the European cosmetics industry.

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The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has completed its review of the safety of parabens in cosmetic products and has issued a preliminary opinion, which is now open for public consultation until 28 January 2011.

• Statement on Parabens 17-12-10 FINAL (69.65 KB) Download

The importance of innovation in the cosmetics industry is being showcased in an exhibition held at the European Parliament called “Science, Beauty and Care: Innovation in the Cosmetics Industry”.

• Statement Inno Exhib 2010 (90.02 KB) Download

Brussels, 22 June 2010 – Scientific researchers and cosmetics industry experts gathered to share information and ideas at an international workshop of the Colipa Skin Tolerance Task Force in Brussels this week.

• Statement on Skin Tolerance workshop 21-22 June 2010 2 (321.10 KB) Download

• Statement GA 2010 - President (128.91 KB) Download

• Statement GA 2010 (133.62 KB) Download

• Statement on Implementation of Regulation (21.41 KB) Download

• Colipa Statement on new Cosmetics Regulation (21.25 KB) Download

European Cosmetics Industry event at European Parliament shares outcome of World Congress on Alternatives

• Colipa Statement EP Event (23.82 KB) Download

The European Commission and the cosmetic industry match research funds to develop alternative solutions to animal testing

Today at the VII World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Rome, the European Commission and the European cosmetic industry presented their joint financial effort for research into alternative safety testing methods. On 30 July 2009, the European Commission launched a €25 million call for proposals in this field and the European cosmetic industry, represented by the European Cosmetics Association (Colipa), committed to give the same amount of support. As a result, up to €50 million will be allocated to research projects laying the scientific foundation for future safety testing methods with a higher predictive value, and that will be faster and cheaper than animal tests.

• News Alert Alternatives to Animal Testing (79.34 KB) Download

• Colipa statement on Research funding for Commission Call (72.55 KB) Download

• General Assembly Statement (24.43 KB) Download

The process to review the current cosmetics legislation has come to a close. After one Reading, the European Parliament has agreed on a compromise text negotiated together with the Council. Colipa welcomes the constructive steps taken at European level by the EU Institutions, in order to modernise the legislative framework in this way.

• EU Cosmetics legislation is made ready for the future (32.98 KB) Download

On 11 March 2009, two bans enter into force concerning animal testing related to cosmetics products in the European Union. Both bans were decided in 2003 in the context of the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/ECC), which, amongst other purposes, aims at ensuring the safety of ingredients used in cosmetic products.

• Press Statement Safe and innovative products without using animal tests (32.24 KB) Download

Colipa welcomes today’s vote of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal to recast the existing Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

• Press Statement on the recast of the Cosmetics Directive (23.93 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetics Association, has launched its new public website today. The website aims to give clear information to a wide range of stakeholders on issues of importance to the cosmetics industry.

• New Colipa website goes live (24.39 KB) Download

European Parliament Report on the proposal for a Regulation on cosmetic products.

• European Parliament Report (26.72 KB) Download

Report on chemicals and breast cancer.

• Statement on Chemicals breast cancer (29.18 KB) Download

The European Cosmetics Industry notes IARC review of hairdresser’s occupation.

• IARC review of hairdresser’s occupation (22.85 KB) Download

Colipa welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s review proposal of the European Cosmetics Directive.

• Press Release on EC Proposal (16.88 KB) Download

Colipa welcomes the outcome of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) meeting, that took place on 9 November in Washington D.C.

• Press Statement TEC (43.88 KB) Download

Colipa welcomes the EU Commission action for better protection from sun.

• EU Commission action for better protection from sun (23.16 KB) Download

2006: European cosmetics industry demonstrates strong growth.

• Statement General Assembly 2007 (51.47 KB) Download

ECVAM approves new alternatives to animal testing methods

• Validation of New Methods by ECVAM (33.62 KB) Download

Further to the publication by the European Commission of its press release of 29 March 2007, concerning hair dyes and allergies, Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, would like to reinforce its confidence in the safety of hair dyes and its continued support of scientific initiatives that may lead to a better understanding of the causes of allergies.

• Hair dyes safety EC 29 03 07 (25.59 KB) Download

The Cosmetics Industry welcomes the consultation regarding the simplification of the European Cosmetics Directive launched today by the European Commission.

• Press Statement Simplification of the European Commission Directive (20.34 KB) Download

Twenty-seven companies join forces with the European Commission services. We anticipate that even more companies will engage in the Partnership, says European Commission and European Industry.

• EPPA Press Release (34.06 KB) Download

The cosmetics industry, represented in Europe by COLIPA (European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association) is taking an active part in the work of the European Commission and the SCCP, its advisory Scientific Committee for Consumer Products, with respect to the safety of hair colorant usage.

• Press Statement Hair Dyes (22.98 KB) Download

• Statement General Assembly 2006 (226.68 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s Recommendation of 22 September 2006 on the Efficacy of Sunscreen Products and Claims relating thereto.

The European cosmetics industry supports this recommendation and the proposed initiatives that aim at further improving information to consumers.

• Press Statement EC Recommendation on sunscreen products (23.00 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association welcomes the adoption of the new chemicals legislation (REACH) in first reading by a broad majority of the European Parliament. Colipa would like to share the following initial reactions to yesterdays vote.

• Press Statement REACH (21.52 KB) Download

The European Cosmetics Industry held its annual General Assembly in Budapest today.

• Statement General Assembly 2005 (40.88 KB) Download

COLIPA, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new website section and an information leaflet concerning the new labelling requirements entering into force today.

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COLIPA, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new website that will facilitate access to specific information regarding cosmetic products: www.European-Cosmetics.info

• Facilitating Public Access to Specific Information on Cosmetic Products (31.92 KB) Download

COLIPA, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association welcomes the endorsement of four new alternative test methods by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).

• OECD Acceptance of in vitro Test Methods (35.78 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association today welcomed 8 European industry associations as full Colipa Members.

• Statement General Assembly 2004 (151.60 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association takes note of the adoption of the review of Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use by the Competitiveness Council on 11 March 2004.

• Press Statement Revision of Directive 2001/83/EC (30.77 KB) Download

Colipa, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association takes note of the proposal for a new chemicals legislation (REACH) adopted by the European Commission on 29 October 2003.

• First observations of the European Cosmetics Industry on the Commission proposal for a European chem (22.86 KB) Download