REGISTER NOW: Cosmetics Europe Science Conference 2017 – Cutting edge safety science: paving the way to the future

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 more than 4000 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".

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

October 26, 2017
The Bloom Hotel, Brussels

REGISTER NOW: Cosmetics Europe Science Conference 2017 – Cutting edge safety science: paving the way to the future

Twitter

September 26, 2017

J. Chave on 82% reduction in use of plastic microbeads in wash-off cosmetics thx to voluntary action @Reinventing Plastics #PlasticsStrategy

Twitter

September 21, 2017

Active Association Members of @CosmeticsEur discussed today latest #cosmetics industry developments at the meeting… https://t.co/gZL9Jtb4Bf

Past Event

September 18, 2017
Brussels, Belgium

Intensive Course in Dermato-Cosmetic Sciences

Research Newsletter

August 11, 2017

Non-animal Approaches to Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products

Cutting-Edge Science and Constant Innovation: The Keys to Success

Press release

June 14, 2017

Do cosmetics matter? – ‘Yes, they do!' say the overwhelming majority of European consumers

News

June 14, 2017

Environmental sustainability in action

Our Members

How to become a member?

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On the map

Cosmetics Europe represents over 4,000 member companies and associations of different sizes in the cosmetics and personal care industry. See who our members are here