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Lucibel unveils OVE Mini, a nomadic light therapy device

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Lucibel, a player in the field of light technologies, presents OVE Mini, a new cosmetic light device in a small, handy and elegant format. OVE Mini completes the OVE collection and, thanks to its freedom of use, ushers in a new stage in skin care and well-being through photobiomodulation.

The OVE Mini, equipped with 10 light sources, concentrates all Lucibel's expertise on LED light. This smartphone-sized design object can treat all areas of the body with agility, targeting them as needed.

The signature of Lucibel's cosmetic expertise, red LED light has a holistic action on three zones, each corresponding to three types of dedicated care, in order to :

  • revitalize the scalp, increase hair density and prevent hair loss,
  • sublimate the body by reducing the depth of stretch marks and the volume of cellulite,
  • smoothes the face with an energizing action that improves dermal firmness and elasticity, reduces wrinkle hollows and regulates excess sebum.

The OVE Mini's performance is the result of both scientific and technical expertise. In designing this technological jewel, Lucibel has jointly mobilized its R&D teams and partner doctors to guarantee optimized efficacy that respects every skin type. Its portable format makes it an everyday product, an extension of the OVE beauty mask and the light-based skincare protocols devised by Lucibel.

Michèle Pelletier, a dermatologist specializing in photobiomodulation and Lucibel's scientific advisor for the past 10 years, said: "The design of the OVE Mini follows in the wake of numerous scientific studies confirming the effectiveness of red light treatments over the past 30 years. The benefits obtained following repeated exposure to the light emitted by OVE Mini have been clinically demonstrated and are at the cutting edge of 'ever-innovative' photobiomodulation efficacy."

Frédéric Granotier, founder and CEO of Lucibel, added: "The design of the OVE Mini is part of Lucibel's drive to expand through innovation in its cosmetics vertical. This device focuses all Lucibel's expertise on red light. With OVE Mini, we're bringing photobiomodulation within everyone's reach, with the ambition of writing a new page for light-based cosmetics in the service of our customers' beauty."

A new manipulator for palletizing and depalletizing bags of all kinds

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With a multi-sector target market (agri-food, cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, etc.) requiring industrial handling, Dalmec markets a new standard Partner manipulator type PSC, designed and developed in column-mounted execution, for palletizing and depalletizing bags of all types, containers, weights and materials (fabric, plastic, paper, etc.). 

With a maximum force of 50 kg, a maximum radius of action of 2900 mm, and a vertical travel of 2000 mm, the Partner PSC is the ideal equipment for handling bags at all speeds, even in workshops with limited space. A stainless steel version has also been developed to meet the handling needs of "clean" industries (e.g.: food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.).

Equipped with a brand-new self-regulating electric vacuum pump system and a suction cup gripper adapted to the application, the tool features low-profile controls to facilitate all types of maneuvering. 

This new equipment provides assistance in bag handling by both reproducing operators' usual movements, facilitating employees' work and eliminating the weight of the load, physical effort and therefore the risk of RSI. Handling is carried out even when cantilevered, under optimum ergonomic and safetý conditions, with complete ease and no effort at all.

Thus, ensuring high maneuverability of movements, physical effort and RSI risks are annihilated with completely improved working conditions, ultimately offering a remarkable gain in productivity for the operator. This new integration of vacuum provides extraordinary ergonomic advantages for bag handling in working environments with low ceilings, enabling the operator to use the manipulator freely in the workspace. 

In addition to optimized ergonomics, the new Partner PSC manipulator has been designed to offer operators greater comfort, productivity and safety, whatever their field of activity, thus consolidating Dalmec's reputation for the design and production of anti-TMS multi-sector industrial handling solutions.

Green technology for Vidya Europe

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Vidya Europe, the French subsidiary of the international Vidya Herbs group, has inaugurated a new industrial unit dedicated to the manufacture of innovative, organic plant extracts using eco-friendly CO2 supercritical.

The Indian Vidya Herbs group and its subsidiaries are major players in the manufacture and distribution of plant extracts, and one of the pioneers of organic extracts. The group specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of plant extracts and ingredients for the nutraceutical, food, animal nutrition/petfood and cosmetics industries. 

To reinforce its development, Vidya Europe, its French subsidiary, has acquired an innovative production facility based on supercritical fluid extraction technology. Thanks to the support of the France Relance scheme, a brand-new 1400 m2 has emerged from the ground. 

Located in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, the new plant is set in a bucolic setting. It incorporates CO2 5, 25 and 3×400 liter supercritical units, capable of operating at pressures up to 1000 bar. Equipped with all related accessories, this unit can develop and produce biological lipid extracts. The 3×400-liter unit enables mass production, while the smaller units enable very high value-added production.

Extraction with CO2 supercritical solvent is a green method for extracting natural plant components. This technique uses a selective solvent that is non-toxic and non-destructive of active molecules. It replaces the use of organic solvents that are harmful to people and the environment.

Vidya Europe at a glance

Vidya Europe is the European subsidiary of the Indian group Vidya Herbs, based in Eure et Loir (production units) and in the south-west Paris region (head office, research & innovation center and logistics platform). This international group was founded in the 2000s by Shyamprasad Kodimule, who is currently CEO. Vidya Herbs specializes in the production and distribution of plant-based ingredients and active ingredients for the BtoB market. The company has a total of fifteen production facilities in India, France, the United States and Japan, as well as a worldwide commercial presence. Vidya Herbs is recognized as one of the world leaders in turmeric, and plays a significant role in the coffee sector.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Expanscience's targets approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative 

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Expanscience, a B Corp-certified company with a mission, announces that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction trajectory has been approved by the Science-Based Targets (SBTi) initiative. Expanscience's targets for 2030 and 2050 are thus recognized as compatible with limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the recommendations of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). 

" Expanscience's raison d'être is to contribute to the well-being of individuals, and our activities are intrinsically linked to life and biodiversity. Contributing to the achievement of global climate objectives, and protecting and preserving biodiversity is therefore one of our major objectives as a company with a mission. We are adapting our activities and embarking on a low-carbon transition to help preserve the health of ecosystems and human beings, in line with the recommendations of the IPCC. ", says Karen Lemasson, Expanscience's CSR and Open Innovation Director.

Work on all stages of the product life cycle to achieve these objectives

Composed of experts from leading global organizations - the Carbon Disclosure Project, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - SBTi assists companies in defining their decarbonization objectives, taking into account climate science projections. SBTi independently evaluates and validates these objectives according to strict criteria, attesting to the fact that the company's GHG reduction trajectory is compatible with the IPCC's recommendations: global warming must not exceed +1.5°C compared with pre-industrial levels, in order to avoid irreversible runaway effects for the planet and its inhabitants.

For Laboratoires Expanscience, the validation of the carbon trajectory by this international initiative means : 

  • A 35 % reduction in GHG emissions by 20301 and 81% by 20502 compared with 2019, 
  • Sustainable storage of Expanscience's incompressible GHG emissions through the use of natural carbon sinks (trees, soils, plants, etc.) by 2050.3.

To achieve these objectives, Expanscience works on every stage in the life cycle of its products: energy management, raw material selection, packaging and product distribution.

In particular, this implies reducing or even halting air transport in favor of sea or land transport, a transition already successfully implemented in Latin America. Expanscience is also looking to find more environmentally-friendly shipping alternatives, such as cargo ships powered by diesel engines. 

The Eure-et-Loir production and R&D site has already stepped up its decarbonization and energy-saving measures. The company is implementing numerous energy-saving measures, such as rationalizing the use of its gas-fired boilers, with the shutdown of one of its three boilers in 2022 and the mothballing of a second. It is also conducting a study into alternative projects involving heat recovery and the use of biomass, aimed at reducing gas consumption and replacing it with less carbon-intensive sources. This promising strategy could not only improve energy efficiency, but also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a GHG reduction of around 67% compared with 2021. The project could also be deployed at Expanscience's plant raw materials processing site in Peru, should the results of the study prove satisfactory.

Another example is packaging: Laboratoires Expanscience is developing new bottles made largely from recycled raw materials, with a higher percentage of recyclability. At the same time, Expanscience is a member of "Pulp in action", a research and development project involving a consortium of 14 companies from the cosmetics industry, supported by the consulting firm (Re)set and in partnership with Febea (Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté). Dedicated to the issue of packaging, the work carried out focuses on the use of cellulose fibers as an alternative to plastic.

Since 2004, an impact policy progressively integrated into corporate strategy 

Laboratoires Expanscience's commitment to society and its quest for positive impact have guided the company for several decades. In 2004, Laboratoires Expanscience voluntarily signed up to the United Nations Global Compact, which defines a universal commitment framework for companies, based on ten principles relating to human rights, international labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption. 

In 2018, Expanscience became the first pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic laboratory in the world to obtain B Corp certification (renewed in 2021). Finally, in 2021, Laboratoires Expanscience chose to become a mission-driven company. 

Expanscience has a long-term commitment to reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its activities, notably through its Mustela brand. Expanscience carried out its first carbon assessment in 2008, and in 2019 will complete a full inventory of its emissions, integrating all the Group's activities and those of its international subsidiaries.

The validation of Laboratoires Expanscience's carbon trajectory by the Science-Based Target initiative thus marks a further step towards Expanscience's ecological transition, whose ambition is to contribute to the regeneration of ecosystems by 2040.

" We are more determined than ever to mobilize our teams, our partners, our suppliers and the players in our ecosystems. all along our value chain to do our part in contributing to global carbon neutrality. This means evolving, reviewing our business model and offerings, and even giving up certain activities that would be incompatible with planetary limits. ", concludes Karen Lemasson, CSR and Open Innovation Director.

1. Corresponds to a reduction of 46.2% on the totality of scopes 1 & 2 and a reduction of 46.2% on 73.05% of scope 3.
2. Corresponds to a reduction of 90% out of 95% for scopes 1 & 2 and a reduction of 90% out of 90% for scope 3.
3. A state of equilibrium between incompressible GHG emissions and their absorption by natural carbon sinks. 

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Pure Trade strengthens its position in the primary packaging market

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Pure Trade, particularly recognized by beauty brands for its expertise in the high-end design of secondary packaging, luggage, promotional accessories and textile items, affirms its intention to accelerate its development in the primary packaging market dedicated to beauty, with the same level of excellence.

Dino Chan joins the Pure Trade Asia team headed by Mona Lee, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. His mission is to oversee the design, engineering and compliance of primary packaging. With over 30 years' experience in the health, beauty and cosmetics industry (CGrouP HK Limited, LF Beauty, Asquan), Dino Chan has strong complementary skills in product compliance, social compliance, quality, design and product engineering.

 "Primary packaging is much more than just a container. It sets high standards in terms of functionality, aesthetics, hygiene, regulations and environmental protection. Drawing on its many years of experience, Dino is committed to working with Pure Trade to offer brands and their consumers premium primary packaging, from the selection of materials to the user experience", said Stefane Ladous, President of Pure Trade.

Autajon expands its UK presence with the integration of Royston Labels

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Family-owned French group Autajon, a supplier of specialized packaging, welcomes a new British company: Royston Labels Ltd (80 employees, over 400 million labels produced per year). This company strengthens the group's local presence and marks an important step in its quest for excellence and growth.

Royston Label Ltd, founded in 1984 and based in the town of the same name near Cambridge, is a major player in the field of self-adhesive labels for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, wine & spirits and confiserie & specialty food industries.

At the heart of Royston's success is a technical team committed to pushing boundaries to deliver innovative new solutions afin order to enhance its customers' labels and brands. Royston is dedicated to a strong sustainability strategy afin d'offrir adapted solutions that respect the environment.

Autajon Labels Royston and Autajon Packaging Simply Cartons, the group's previous UK acquisition, will now join forces to offer a complete service, from packaging to labeling, in the UK and beyond.

Shared values of innovation, quality and customer-oriented solutions were at the heart of the Autajon Labels Royston integration. Both entities recognize the importance of staying at the forefront of industry trends and technological advances. With a deep respect for traditional know-how and a willingness to embrace cutting-edge digital technologies, the tailor-made solutions provided meet customers' packaging needs, both technically and in terms of eco-design.

"This is an incredibly exciting time for the Royston Labels team. Joining a family group that shares the same core values will enable us to continue to support our customers in their complex packaging needs. Maintaining the consistency of our customers' brands remains of paramount importance. So, alongside Autajon Packaging Simply Cartons we will combine our respective knowledge and expertise to create packaging and labeling solutions of the highest quality. We look forward to our integration into the group over the coming weeks".says Paul Clayton, Royston Labels Ltd.

"We remain fid faithful to our international development strategy with a strong local presence across all our expertise. With Autajon Labels Royston joining the Group, we are now able to work alongside our customers on all their packaging projects: coffrets, cases and now labels. We also share the same values, a taste for innovation and a perfect understanding of the environmental issues that are an integral part of tomorrow's packaging. We look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the years to come."says Gérard Autajon, CEO of the Autajon Group.

Polykon Manufacturing merges with parent company Seppic

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As of January 1, 2024, Polykon Manufacturing LLC, which operates as a production plant in Richmond, Virginia, USA, will merge with its parent company, Seppic, Inc. ("Seppic"). This change brings coherence to the organization of Seppic's production sites and enables the company to pursue its development by addressing multiple markets worldwide, always with the highest level of service.

This production site has been producing Sepimax Zen, Sepinov EMT 10, Sepinov WEO, Simulgel M NS and Simulgel INS 100T since 2020. As a major global player in rheology modifiers, the Seppic Group has a production presence in the USA and is continually investing in production assets there.

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A new ingredient to combat unpleasant odors

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Eurofragance, a Spanish fragrance house, took advantage of in-cosmetics Asia, held in Bangkok from November 7 to 9, 2023, to showcase Verdenix. This captive offers proven technical advantages, the main one being the fight against unpleasant odors. It is made from recycled materials via a natural process.

A sustainable ingredient, twice recycled

To understand Verdenix, we need to go back two years, to Eurofragance's launch of L'Âme du Bois - Eurofragance's first captive ingredient with distinct olfactory properties for fragrance creation - made by recycling Western Red Cedar sawdust, Thuja plicatawhich grows in western Canada. Eurofragance's innovation center spent three years identifying the right molecules and processes to transform wood oil into a new fragrance material with which perfumers could create.

In the process of recycling cedar wood oil into L'Âme du Bois, 60 % of the material is set aside. Eurofragance's R&D scientists decided to take a closer look at this unused fraction of the material. After an elaborate and natural treatment, the team obtained a new perfumery ingredient from the remaining liquid; this second ingredient, also upcycled, has been christened Verdenix.

Significant benefits for manufacturers, marketers and consumers.

Put to the test in real perfume creations, Verdenix was found to offer strong odor-fighting properties. Verdenix controls unpleasant odors in two complementary ways: elimination and harmonization. In contact with certain compounds known to smell, Verdenix enhances their chemical elimination. In other cases, Verdenix harmonizes olfactively with the source of the malodour to reduce its perception.

"Verdenix works on two fronts, making it effective on a broad spectrum of malodors, and it produces the desired effect at extremely low dosages. Low dosage and a naturally pleasant olfactory profile make it easy for perfumers to incorporate into their fragrance compositions, says Marina Melendo, R&D scientist and Verdenix project manager at Eurofragance. Verdenix's most promising attribute is its ability - in conjunction with other ingredients - to rapidly eliminate specific types of unpleasant odors. This is what consumers want; they want to restore a sense of purity in a situation that is unpleasant and potentially embarrassing to them."

Eurofragance has demonstrated that in just over two minutes, Verdenix renders half the malodorous molecules (of certain compounds) undetectable by GCMS analysis equipment, and that in less than six minutes, the bad odor virtually disappears. These results were corroborated by sensory tests carried out in the company's own laboratories.

Verdenix is already integrated into the fragrances that Eurofragance develops for brands promising to combat unpleasant odors. It offers a turnkey solution. The recycled ingredient is designed to deliver on its promise in any type of product application that is positioned to combat unpleasant odors; this includes personal care products (e.g., AP/Deos, soaps, shower gels...) and cleaning products (e.g., all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids...).

Innovation for sustainable development

Eurofragance has made sustainable development its guiding principle, and all the projects the company undertakes, across all departments, are considered from this angle. This also applies to Eurofragance's innovation center and project portfolio. "In the space of two years, we have introduced two exclusive ingredients, first L'Âme du Bois and now Verdenix. Both are recycled, and both are manufactured using natural processes. These are not isolated achievements: we will continue to work on eco-friendly materials and technical solutions," emphasizes Olivier Anthony, Global Director of Research and Innovation at Eurofragance.

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Symrise inaugurates Jardin Arabia, its new creative hub in the heart of Dubai

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On October 30, Symrise took a new turn in the Middle East market with the opening of Jardin Arabia, its new creation center dedicated to fine fragrances in the heart of Dubai. 

Jardin Arabia, the creative and visionary heart of Symrise in Dubai

Symrise continues to strengthen its strategic presence in the burgeoning Middle East fragrance market with the inauguration of Jardin Arabia. On this occasion, perfumers Théo Belmas and Margherita Carini, senior perfumer Philippine Courtière, master perfumer Loc Dong, President Global Fine Fragrance Julianne Pruett, Deputy President Fragrance Ricardo Omori and President Global Fragrance Eder Ramos, and other key team members warmly welcomed customers, content creators and media.

Cleverly chosen, the name "Jardin Arabia" pays homage to the region and embodies its central location at the confluence of Europe and Asia, while highlighting the natural beauty of the building's structure.

"Jardin Arabia is proof of our determination to continue developing our business and supporting our partners in this region. Symrise is expanding its capabilities with the inauguration of this new, fully-equipped hub, and demonstrating its strength as well as its spirit of innovation."says Ricardo Omori, Deputy President of the Fragrance Division.

Located in the dynamic Dubai Internet City district and close to the iconic The Palm neighborhood, the space houses a magnificent atrium. Its contemporary, convivial design lends a warm ambience and offers visitors a distinctive and inspiring environment in which to brainstorm, collaborate and find solutions together in real time. In addition, this hub features spaces dedicated to the creative arts and olfactory culture, and will be the scene of exclusive cultural events such as masterclasses, interactions with perfumers and trend conferences to foster creativity, exchange and knowledge sharing.

Jardin Arabia brings together Symrise customers, perfume enthusiasts, influencers and media partners, eager to meet in a collaborative environment that encourages exchange and channels creative inspiration.

"Our new collaborative space is strategically located between the Marina and The Palm, two iconic and vibrant neighborhoods in the heart of Dubai. Jardin Arabia is a luxurious oasis where our partners and teams can explore new horizons with a view to co-creating the region's next olfactory nuggets."says Julianne Pruett, Global President of Fine Fragrance.

A fragrant tribute to the Middle East 

To celebrate this inauguration, Symrise took its guests on an olfactory journey between heritage and heritage. It was also an opportunity to unveil the two new Laire bases, Oud Onyx and Patchouli Minéral.

Guests were also immersed in a creative experience with the presence of a local artist specializing in Arabic calligraphy.

Narjes Nourredine is recognized throughout the Middle East for the beauty of her artistic approach, which straddles the line between modernity and tradition. She often takes part in official exhibitions showcasing traditional Arabic calligraphy and poetry. The artist embodies one of Symrise's core values: celebrating one's heritage with a view to creating a meaningful legacy.

Oud Onyx DL

Created by Alienor Massenet and Margherita Carini, this imaginary interpretation of the oud pays tribute to the Gulf region's attachment to this mythical wood. Although its history dates back to the Silk Road, oud remains an essential ingredient that continues to fascinate the perfume industry. Still in vogue today, it has made a name for itself on the American, Asian and European markets.

The Oud Onyx DL base unveils a new dark side of oud, offering a modern vision of the Middle East's most enigmatic ingredient. Conceived as a magmatic oud, the perfume duo explored the cold, mineral side of ambergris. Alienor Massenet and Margherita Carini used Ambrostar1the emblematic Symrise captive, to bring the longevity and power of dry amber to the modernity and boldness of Flowerpool.2. A surprising encounter in which this emblematic Middle Eastern wood reveals its mysteries.

"The Laire bases are very special to me and embody both Symrise's heritage and our roots in the luxury sector. Alienor and I built Oud Onyx DL around a unique new signature of oud combined with the richness of Ambrostar and Flowerpool. An unexpected duo for Laire's iconic collection".explains Margherita Carini, Perfumer.

Patchouli Mineral DL

A new trend is emerging for fresh, punchy fragrances, playing on strong woods and deep minerality. Symrise perfumers Théo Belmas and Loc Dong have risen to the challenge, developing a new Laire base based on the exploration of an emblematic perfumery ingredient: the exceptional quality of Madagascar patchouli, textured and velvety to the core.

Patchouli Minéral DL embodies a timeless, sophisticated patchouli, shaped by the unexpected mineral freshness of ambergris, playing on the chiaroscuro of Sympep.3 and Madagascar patchouli. The base is adorned with the sparkle and bite of Ambrostar. An exquisite base of glamour, elegance, vivacity and rupture.

"Patchouli Minéral DL was born of a challenge: to modernize an iconic ingredient widely used in perfumery, patchouli. This creation brings a fresh woody base to Laire's legendary collection of bases, using our remarkable quality patchouli Madagascar Lautier 1795. A co-creation that explores new olfactory territories, marrying patchouli with Ambrostar and Sympep.3. The boundaries between wood and ambergris blur, giving birth to a new base of salty, mineral and intense Laire".explains perfumer Théo Belmas.

1. A dried woody note with unique, contrasting mineral facets.

2. Captif Symrise with leathery, animalic and earthy notes used to reinforce the scent of cleanliness and accentuate the white flower and aquatic effect.

3 . A natural aromatic composition obtained by a patented process from an essential oil with woody, peppery notes with moss, balsamic and patchouli facets.

Cosmetics industry committee meets at Bercy

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Chaired by Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate for Industry, the cosmetics industry committee was held on November 17, 2023, at Bercy's Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Read the report.

Organized by the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster and Febea (Fédération des entreprises de la beauté), the meeting was attended by some thirty industry representatives from all links in the value chain and from companies of all sizes, the Médiateur des Entreprises and, for the first time, representatives of the Ministers of Foreign Trade, Ecological Transition and Overseas Territories. 

Ecological transition: launch of a decarbonization strategy and enhancement of biodiversity in the French overseas territories with the deployment of "cosmetopoeia".

After a reminder from Hervé Navellou, President of L'Oréal France, of the industry's commitment to accelerating its ecological transition and the scale of the investments mobilized, Philippe d'Ornano, President of Sisley, defined the challenges of reducing carbon emissions and announced that the industry would be drawing up a climate strategy. Launched by Febea and Carbone 4, this strategy will aim to estimate the industry's carbon emissions, then draw up a roadmap for reducing the main emission sources. Published at the beginning of 2024, this climate strategy will be rolled out as an action plan within six months.

Jean-Paul Berthomé, Chairman of Expanscience, emphasized the growing importance of the challenge of reducing water consumption, an essential resource in cosmetics, for formulation, production and use.

Célestin Nitowski, representing the SME Bio Stratège Guyane, then presented the industry's commitment to preserving and promoting biodiversity in the French overseas territories. For several years now, Cosmetic Valley has been deploying a program to promote "cosmetopoeia". It aims to improve knowledge of the plants traditionally used in cosmetics around the world, and to encourage the development of sustainable industries, particularly in the French overseas territories, in partnership with local ecosystems. This program is deployed in partnership with universities and local authorities. The "cosmetopoeia" is thus a vector for research, training, sustainable commitment and economic development in these territories. In addition to the work of its two branches already open in French Guiana and Martinique, and partnerships in the Indian Ocean on Reunion Island and soon in Mayotte, Cosmetic Valley has announced the deployment of these schemes, which offer a very positive vision of local economies in all overseas territories by 2030.

Jobs and training: 30,000 people in the industry by 2025 

Pierre Juhen, President of the young ETI Patyka, and Xavier Gagey, President of the Pochet Group, addressed employment and training issues, in particular recruitment difficulties and recognition of the industry's professions. In response, the cosmetics industry is launching a digital platform accessible to all companies, employment and training operators and the general public. At the same time, manufacturers have stressed the urgent need to make cosmetics jobs more attractive: this is the aim of a publicity campaign, "Cosmetic Expérience Tour Acte 3", supported by Cosmetic Valley and several brands, which will be rolled out at the beginning of 2024 with an ambitious objective: to integrate or reintegrate 30,000 people into the workforce by 2025.

"Made in France": pursuing the relocation of purchases and the integration of the industry In addition to "Made in France", the industry also wishes to commit to the relocation of certain strategic purchases that were identified by a PwC study unveiled at the 2021 industry committee. These priority inputs include plastic packaging, due to a shortage and lack of competitiveness among French moldmakers. A mediation process between principals and suppliers has been launched, the progress of which was presented by the Médiateur des Entreprises, Pierre Pelouzet, during the meeting.

In the same spirit of integration, the industry is announcing the launch of work to set up an interprofessional body for fragrance plants, in order to recognize the special status of plants used in cosmetics, and to coordinate dialogue between players.

Export: setting up sector embassies in key markets

Gabrielle Saint-Genis Rodriguez, President of Guerlain, presented the challenges of export. In a highly competitive market, with a complex geopolitical context and trade tensions, the challenge is to exploit the potential of export markets while effectively protecting French know-how. Although the French cosmetics industry is the 3rd largest contributor to France's trade surplus, its leadership is increasingly challenged by economically solid, technologically powerful foreign competitors, backed by ambitious public strategies. The evolution of Chinese regulations is a concern for all manufacturers in the sector. Structuring the industry's influence in high-potential, highly competitive markets is therefore becoming essential. Jean-Yves Berthon, President of Greentech, presented the creation of sector embassies for perfumery and cosmetics: the first will be launched in Shanghai, China, in 2024, followed by others in South Korea, the United States and Japan. In addition to the national "Dare to Export" strategy and the actions already undertaken by the French government and Business France, the aim is to create a dynamic and daring "business community" in these markets.

For Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate for Industry, " This industry committee illustrates the determination of the public authorities to support the structuring of the industry and to identify, with cosmetics players, projects for the future. Just a few days before Industry Week, this committee also serves to highlight a French manufacturing sector that covers the entire value chain, from flavorings to distribution. This year's focus is on three key themes: the ecological transition, the competitiveness and cohesion of the industry, and international development, all of which are the subject of ambitious, structuring projects by industry players."

For Marc-Antoine Jamet, President of Cosmetic Valley: "Our industry committee is settling in. It has become regular and more representative, more concrete and better monitored. It is becoming "interministerial", with a 360° approach to issues that are now strategic for a major sector of the French economy. I'm delighted with the cohesion, consistency and coherence of private enterprise, and the strengthened partnership with public authorities that this enables. Our sector is innovative and successful, but it is also subject to major economic, geopolitical, technological and societal challenges - ecological and digital transitions, pressures on employment, an international environment marked by crises and conflicts - that we can only meet together. To remain a leader, we need to change pace and scale, invest in the hard sciences and build on our soft power. That's what our industry committee is doing.

Emmanuel Guichard, General Delegate of Febea: "This industry committee embodies the excellence of the French cosmetics industry, which relies on a value chain based entirely in France, from ingredients to brands. This meeting marked the determination of all players to further strengthen the integration of the industry and its commitment to the ecological transition through strategic projects such as the launch of a roadmap for the decarbonization and relocalization of certain purchases and the development of access to employment."

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