Cosmetics Europe

Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association has been the voice of Europe’s EUR 70 billion (excluding exports) cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry since 1962.

As the industry’s European trade association, Cosmetics Europe's membership consists of:

• 16 active international companies
• 27 active national associations
• 4 supporting association members
• 4 supporting corporate members
• 4 correspondent members

Cosmetics Europe represents the interests of more than 4000 companies, ranging from major international cosmetics manufacturers to small, family-run businesses operating in niche markets. In 2013, direct and indirect employment in the European cosmetics industry was approximately 1.5 million people.

The products that come within the scope of Cosmetics Europe extend across a divers range that includes essential personal hygiene products such as deodorant, shampoo and toothpaste as well as beauty preparations.

More than 5 billion personal hygiene items are sold every year. Virtually everyone in Europe will use at least one such product, such as soap or toothpaste, every day. The average consumer spends the same amount on cosmetics as they spend on bread.

Decisions to buy and use cosmetics are closely linked to lifestyle. This makes research and development vital to the cosmetics industry as manufacturers respond to increasingly sophisticated consumer demand.

The membership of Cosmetics Europe is committed to continuing development of safe, innovative and effective products. Its mission is to meet consumer desires for new and enhanced products and to provide useful, more comprehensive product information.