Who we are

Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Our members include cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, as well as associations representing our industry at national level across Europe.

Cosmetics Europe has been the voice of the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe for more than 60 years. We work closely with policy makers to ensure that regulation is appropriate and effective. We have an unrivalled knowledge of regulatory processes and how they impact our industry. The associations and companies that make up our members play a key role in shaping the regulatory and policy landscape that our industry operates in.

Our role

To ensure that the voice of our industry is heard in the EU legislative and policy debate, as well as globally, and to keep our members informed about key trends and developments in the sector.

Our vision

A flourishing European cosmetics and personal care industry.

Our mission

To shape a European operating environment that is conducive to long-term growth of the industry and a sustainable future.

Our key priority

To ensure that consumers have access to safe, innovative and sustainable cosmetics and personal care products, while maximising the potential of our industry for innovation and growth.