Cosmetics Europe

EU Legislative Interests

Files followed closely include: - Cosmetic Products Regulation - EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) - Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) - Alternatives to Animal Testing - Circular Economy Action Plan - Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive - Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive - Sustainable Products Initiative - Empowering consumers in the green transition - Substantiation of green claims - Vertical Block Exemption Regulation - Digital Services Act - General Product Safety Regulation - Labelling of fragrance allergens - ECHA Basic Regulation - Chemicals Omnibus

Communication Activities

Events: - On 11-12 June 2025, Cosmetics Europe hosted its first fully online annual conference. Under the theme of “Staying Ahead”, CEAC 2025 gathered industry experts, policy makers and companies, who discussed general, technical and regulatory developments in the cosmetics industry including the European Green Deal, empowering consumers, international developments and digital future. The multidisciplinary programme included both panel discussions and parallel sessions and digital networking opportunities were provided. - On 11 June 2020, Cosmetics Europe hosted a virtual premiere of the “Essentials for Daily Life” film series produced by BBC StoryWorks. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic, innovative and progressive cosmetics and personal care sector, exploring what the sector is doing to enhance people’s lives, support the planet and improve products. - In conjunction with the ICCR Annual Meeting hosted by the European Commission, on 10 December 2020 Cosmetics Europe organised an online International Symposium. Under the title “Who Needs Cosmetics?”, it offered the opportunity to exchange views, discuss policy challenges and gain insights on such topics as the role of cosmetics and the cosmetics industry in addressing the COVID crisis, broader health benefits of cosmetics and personal care products, beyond COVID, as well as other ways in which cosmetics and personal care products boost wellbeing, self-confidence and quality of life. - An ongoing activity is the dialogue with stakeholders in workshops and dedicated sessions on regulatory use of novel approaches for safety assessment an d decision making in areas such as systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, Skin Sensitisation & Read Across. The LRSS programme is coming to an end in 2021 and the Cosmetics sector is planning to continue its research efforts with a new programme that will extend beyond Europe and will have a global reach out. Projects: - Commit for Our Planet initiative https://commitforourplanet.cosmeticseurope.eu/ - Green in Action project – repository of flagship sustainability commitments and activities of Cosmetics Europe member companies as well as members of Cosmetics Europe’s national associations network. These cover a range of areas from emissions reduction to product design, sustainable sourcing, reducing plastics usage and inspiring consumers to consume in a more sustainable manner. https://cosmeticseurope.eu/green-action-case-studies-environmental-sustainability-cosmetics-industry - Essentials for Daily Life film series: https://essentialsfordailylife.cosmeticseurope.eu/ - COVID-19: Working together in crisis: https://cosmeticseurope.eu/how-we-take-action/covid19/ - Information/education video on the environmental impact of shampoo: https://www.cosmeticseurope.eu/videos/environmental-footprint-shampoo-and-possible-ways-reduce-it

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

- Public Affairs Council – www.pac.org - European Policy Center – www.epc.eu - Federation of European and International Associations established in Belgium – FAIB – www.faib.org - International Cooperation on Cosmetic Regulation – ICCR - https://www.iccr-cosmetics.org - ISO TC 217 on Cosmetics – www.iso.org - CEN TC 392 on Cosmetics – www.cen.eu - European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) - https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/epaa_en - The Downstream Users of Chemicals Coordination Group – DUCC – www.ducc.eu - The Packaging Chain Forum (informal network of actors in the packaging value chain) - EUToxRisk – http://www.eu-toxrisk.eu/ - CEFIC, partner association – https://cefic.org/

Organisation Members

For the complete list of members of Cosmetics Europe please refer to: https://www.cosmeticseurope.eu/about-us/our-members/

Additional Information

The calculation method used with regard to the cost estimate is based on direct manpower allocation by function type, and any other external cost directly linked to EP events organization (workshop, exhibitions, conference) and related communication material.