New Executive Team of Cosmetics Europe appointed

Over 97% of plastic microbeads already phased out from cosmetics - Cosmetics Europe announces

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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.

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

September 17, 2018
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Medical Campus Jette, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium

Intensive Course in Dermato-Cosmetic Sciences 2018

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August 09, 2018

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July 27, 2018

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June 14, 2018

New Executive Team of Cosmetics Europe appointed

April 19, 2018

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