Cosmetics Europe Science Conference wins the Silver Award for the Best Association Conference

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Regular blog posts by Cosmetics Europe staff members and guest bloggers on topics related to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Cosmetics Europe survey shows an 82% reduction in use of plastic microbeads

About Us

Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Our members include cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, and also associations representing our industry at national level, right across Europe. Directly, or through our national membership, we represent over 4,500 innovative companies.

Driving Sustainable Development

At Cosmetics Europe, we take to heart the principles of sustainable development, as illustrated by our mission statement: "Cosmetics Europe's mission is to support the development of an innovative, sustainable, competitive and respected cosmetics industry in Europe, which best serves consumers".

Promoting Science & Research

Exhaustive science and research underpins our industry. It is essential for maintaining our competitive position, enabling us to guarantee the safety and product innovations demanded by our consumers.

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.

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.

Upcoming Event

June 13, 2018
The Hotel, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels

Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference 2018 - Registration is now open

Twitter

April 19, 2018

Save some time for a morning read! In the latest post on Essentials for Daily Life Blog, John Chave, @CosmeticsEur… https://t.co/khyrxbuUo0

April 19, 2018

Industry

On Trade, Trade Wars and Cosmetics

Twitter

April 16, 2018

Consumer Insights 2017 report by @CosmeticsEur clearly shows how essential cosmetics are in everyday life… https://t.co/NF9UrV5Mz9

Past Event

April 11, 2018
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

20 Years of Education for Safety Assessors – a Success Story

The Scientific Symposium organized by DGK-IKW celebrated the 20 years of success of their Safety Assessors courses.

News

February 27, 2018

Cosmetics Europe Science Conference wins the Silver Award for the Best Association Conference

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Cosmetics Europe survey shows an 82% reduction in use of plastic microbeads

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