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Cosmetics Europe

General Information

Identification Code: 83575061669-96
Website: [object Object]
Entity Form: AISBL
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 5/11/2009
Last Update: 3/5/2024
EP Accredited Number: 3

Mission & Interests

Goals: Cosmetics Europe represents the interests of the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe. Ranging from dermo cosmetics, antiperspirants, fragrances, make-up and shampoos, to soaps, sunscreens and toothpastes, cosmetics and personal care products play an essential role in all stages of our life. European citizens use cosmetic products as part of their daily lives, serving their essential needs and expectations. These needs and expectations drive our industry as well as delivering innovative products that enhance consumers’ well-being and quality of life and boost their self-esteem. Cosmetics Europe works closely with the European Institutions to achieve balanced policies and legislation, aiming to contribute to a regulatory and policy environment that encourages innovation and supports a strong and competitive industry serving the needs of consumers. Cosmetics Europe work with other trade associations to address cross sectorial issues impacting the European industry.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
  • Business and industry
  • Climate action
  • Communication
  • Competition
  • Consumers
  • Customs
  • Digital economy and society
  • Environment
  • External relations
  • Fraud prevention
  • Institutional affairs
  • Public health
  • Research and innovation
  • Single market
  • Taxation
  • Trade
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • european
  • global

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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
Communication Activities: Events: - On 15-16 June 2021, Cosmetics Europe hosted its first fully online annual conference. Under the theme of “People, Planet, Products”, CEAC 2022 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
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Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: Avenue Herrmann-Debroux, 40
Post Code: 1160
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: Avenue Herrmann-Debroux, 40
Post Code: 1160
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Complementary 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.

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 5
Members F T E: 5
Info Members: For specific dossiers/actions, Cosmetics Europe is relying – on a temporary basis – on membership staff to perform some representation duties. For those specific activities, no cost, nor resources are accounted within section 9.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: For the complete list of members of Cosmetics Europe please refer to: https://www.cosmeticseurope.eu/about-us/our-members/
Organisation Members: - 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/