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Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry must brace for ‘unprecedented’ regulatory change

23-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level of regulatory changes set to impact the beauty and personal care sector in the EU this year is unprecedented, and so industry must stay connected and informed, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

CTPA chief: ‘Sustainability and essentiality will drive everything that we do this year’

09-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A sharper focus and drive on sustainable action and communication will be key for beauty this year, as well as continued work on spotlighting how important and central products were to consumer wellbeing and daily lives, says trade head.

British beauty braces for ‘turbulent trading period’ in 2023

03-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Following many milestones and achievements in 2022, the British beauty sector is bracing for a turbulent trading period ahead that it plans to tackle collaboratively, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.

‘We absorb as much as we can’: Rising indie beauty brands weighed down by increasing costs and logistical issues

19-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.

Complex chemicals: Beauty must ‘invest a lot more’ in sustainable supply chains, says association chief

06-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must invest more in better understanding complex chemical supply chains and work with its partners to drive sustainable action, especially during disruptive times with COVID-19, Brexit and the climate crisis, says...

A ‘wise’ move: Superdrug launches budget own-brand makeup range Studio London

03-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK beauty retailer Superdrug has unveiled its budget own-brand makeup range designed to provide better accessibility for all consumers – a move that aligns well with the cost of living crisis and consumer trends, says an expert.

Sephora absorbs Feelunique domain and kickstarts UK re-entry

17-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty retail major Sephora is set to absorb prestige beauty e-commerce player Feelunique’s domain this week, kickstarting the start of its wider UK market re-entry plans.

‘Galvanise’ business: British Beauty Week to celebrate ‘power of beauty’ post-COVID

11-Aug-2022 By Shane Starling

The British beauty sector will parade its status as an economic powerhouse and potent transformer of lives at next month’s British Beauty Week, as the industry and world slowly moves past the COVID-19 pandemic once and for all.

How to win over… beauty consumers in a rebounding travel retail market

24-May-2022 By Amanda Lim

From pop-ups to new launches, and digital immersion to sustainability, we reveal how major brands and duty-free retail giants are expecting an imminent travel retail beauty boom as travellers once again take to the skies.

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EU green and digital agenda: Bridging ‘gap’ between pan-European policy and action key for fragrances - IFRA

14-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Establishing and encouraging EU-local partnerships as the European Commission pushes ahead with its green and digital agendas will be critical in ensuring the fragrance industry remains resilient and continues to thrive, says the president of the International...

British Beauty Council unveils online trade hub to unpick post-Brexit woes

02-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council has developed an online hub to help UK beauty and personal care businesses navigate through post-Brexit confusion and concerns around evolving trade costs and rules.

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Supply and transport disruptions ‘biggest’ 2021 challenge for UK beauty

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Supply and transport disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and compounded by Brexit have been the most difficult hurdle for UK beauty and personal care businesses this year.

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Post-Brexit chemical safety: SAG-CS and UK REACH now in place for ingredient management

16-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

In the wake of Brexit, the UK formed a Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) and established its own REACH regulation – both of which need to be understood and navigated by industry carefully, says the Cosmetic, Toiletry...

‘Monumental’: British beauty secures sector representation in UK govt

20-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The British beauty industry has secured formal, sector-specific representation within the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) – a move industry leaders says finally gives the sector the spotlight it deserves.

Beauty can thrive post-Brexit given ‘huge appetite’ for digital, says e-commerce exec

21-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

UK and EU beauty brands and retailers will certainly face new challenges in a post-Brexit world, but there remain plenty of opportunities to flourish with the right strategy and focus, particularly online, says an executive at e-commerce specialist Global-e.

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Reflecting on beauty in 2020: CTPA chief talks COVID-19, Brexit and The European Green Deal

16-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry has faced a challenging year, shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, regulatory changes under Brexit and incoming sustainability legislation at EU level. But industry has learned so much and remains innovative and driven in its approach...

Brexit beauty: The right Responsible Person can help business ‘survive and thrive’, says expert

13-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

European and UK beauty businesses must prioritise securing the right Responsible Persons (RPs) and conduct supply chain due diligence as the Brexit deadline fast approaches, says a regulatory expert.

Beauty business: Are you prepared for Brexit?

30-Oct-2020 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

It is high time the beauty industry prepares for Brexit and companies complete all the necessary steps to stay compliant in the EU and in the UK after the end of the transition period.

Brexit ready? ‘Highly surprising’ number of cosmetics companies remain ‘completely unprepared’

22-Oct-2019 By Kacey Culliney

A surprising number of UK cosmetic companies are still completely unprepared for Brexit, deal or no deal, and this needs to change fast, says the operations director of MSL Solution Providers.

In the face of Brexit? Harmonising EU cosmetics compliance remains the goal, says regulatory expert

02-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

There are unknown facts around the full impact Brexit will have on cosmetics regulation and compliance, but regulatory knowledge and harmonisation across the European Union must still be prioritised, says the president of Cosmetics Consultants Europe...

European chemical industry releases statement on Brexit negotiation latest

24-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has released a statement confirming in strong terms that the chemicals industry in Europe depends on certainty on the arrangements for Brexit.

Cosmetics carcinogens after Brexit? CTPA smacks down suggestion

10-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UK’s cosmetics trade association has asserted that “cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit”, following recent media coverage that suggested standards on safety for beauty may slip in the UK once it leaves the EU.