Within the framework of the “1 junior, 1 solution” plan, the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster, the FEBEA (Federation of Beauty Companies), the CNEP (National Confederation of Aesthetics and Perfumery), the UPB (Union of Beauty and Wellness Professionals) and the FFPS (French Federation of Selective Perfumery) signed on October 18 a partnership agreement with Thibaut Guilluy, High Commissioner for Employment and Corporate Commitment. The industry is committed to providing a solution (internship, work-study, job) to 12,000 more young people by 2023.

The Swiss group SGS, expert in inspection, analysis, certification and control of industrial products, has announced the acquisition of the French laboratory IDEA Test, specialized in clinical, microbiological and in-vitro tests for the cosmetic industry.

To combat harassment and discrimination on social networks, Sephora has published guidelines to help Internet users adopt appropriate behavior on the Internet. The retail giant has partnered with the Hollaback collective, which actively fights against all forms of harassment on the web.

In addition to its shades that sublimate all eyes, Charlotte Tilbury’s Eyes to Mesmerise cream eyeshadows have “water infusion” formulas, very fresh on application, which offer an anti-fatigue effect to the eyelids. The little extra that changes everything!

On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce new use restrictions for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. The amendments to Annex VI (authorized UV filters) to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 are expected to be adopted in the 2nd quarter of 2022.