For almost 30 years, French perfumery - cosmetics has been organized into a sector under the aegis of COSMETICVALLEY.

As the third largest contributor to the trade balance, cosmetics is a major industry for France.

A few days after COSMETIC 360, inaugurated by Christophe Béchu , the sector committee, chaired by Roland Lescure , and #France2030 in Overseas at the invitation of Philippe Vigier , Christophe MASSON , General Director of COSMETIC VALLEY and Franckie Béchereau , Director Deputy General - Europe & International are received this week at the Elysée Palace to prepare the future of the sector: employment, ecological and digital transition, industrial innovation and above all... the international influence of France!

The FFCE (French Fragrance & Cosmetics Embassy) concept, which will be launched in China in 2024 by COSMETIC VALLEY, then deployed in conjunction with public authorities in high-potential markets, will make it possible to support our SMEs in exporting in an innovative way. .

After its official launch at the COSMETIC 360 show last month, it was in China itself that we launched the first FFCE (French Fragrance & Cosmetics Embassy) in the presence of all of our local partners: business leaders, representatives of federations and clusters, trade fair organizers, journalists, elected officials, etc.

The FFCE China, which has received the support of government authorities, will constitute an incredible tool for promoting the French sector and supporting SMEs in this rapidly changing market.

The creation of this unique concept of sectoral embassy from 2024 will make it possible to promote the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations, and will make it possible to strengthen win-win relations between our two cosmetics sectors.

Are you established in China or are you interested in this market?

Let us know !

Franckie Béchereau - fbechereau@cosmetic-valley.com

A book is always a pleasure!

It's cold, the fireplace is crackling, the smell of hot chocolate fills the room. Comfortably seated in a cozy armchair, the subdued light illuminates the pages of this book we received for Christmas. We are just fine!

The works of COSMETIC VALLEY EDITIONS offer enthusiasts and the most curious reading materials that are as technical as they are unusual.

During this Christmas period we are offering you a 5% reduction offer on our entire collection until December 31, 2023 with the code CNOEL23

🎁 Discover our works to offer or treat yourself:

New 2023

ICONIC COSMETICS, 30 cult products Made in France by Ariane Goldet and Jean-Claude Le Joliff with the participation of ISIPCA.

Sensory ingredients OLFACTION by Michel Grisel and Géraldine Savary - This work is part of the collection of scientific books.

THE GREAT GUIDE to Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Vegetable Oils by Xavier Fernandez, Carole André, Alexandre Casale, Farid Chemat, Tiên Do and Maryline Vian.

La Pivoine n°9, the magazine for the perfumery-cosmetics industry. You will find a complete file on Cleantech, a 'SMART BEAUTY' section with a focus on generative AI models, an export zoom on Thailand: a growing country for French cosmetic products and many other subjects, which cover news from our sector, to discover.

Visit https://www.cosmetic-valley.shop/ to discover all our works available in paper or e-book format.

Supported by companies and professional associations in the sector, this meeting allowed us to bring to the attention of the government important issues for the future of our industry:

• Ecological transition – decarbonization, water conservation, preservation of biodiversity
• Attractiveness of professions – recruitment and training
• International – influence of the sector in the face of competition
• Competitiveness and cohesion – industrial relocation
• Innovation – acceleration of transformations

COSMETIC VALLEY is continuing its commitments made in 2021, the sector committee was one of the measures announced at the General Assembly.

For several years, COSMETIC VALLEY has been welcoming work-study students in various fields of activity such as communication, monitoring, marketing, industrial innovation and others.

The opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and gain experience within a versatile organization.

Work-study training, a winning bet for the company and for the apprentices!

Indeed, the alternation offers various advantages including:

• An acquisition of practical skills
• Personalized support,
• A job prospect,
• The possibility of expanding your network

And to have his training paid as well as financial security

On the business side, the advantages are

• State aid to finance apprenticeship support
• Renewal and dynamism,
• An investment in the future by actively participating in the training of future professionals.

COSMETIC VALLEY regularly offers internship and work-study contracts, find all our offers on Cosmetic-valley.com and try to join our teams.

Market trend and innovation webinar, Tuesday July 11, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

By Julien ROMESTANT, Economic Intelligence Director of Cosmetic Valley

Generative artificial intelligence made a name for itself with the Chat GPT revolution, which arrived in early 2023.

Using sophisticated algorithms, generative AI models are capable of producing original content, ranging from music and visual art to text writing and even product design.

We will see in what concrete way these new models can be used for the cosmetic perfumery sector as much to create content as to support the customer experience.

30 minutes of analyzes to decipher the challenges of the sector
+10 min Q&A

NB: if your company has recently carried out an initiative on the subject of the webinar, you can send your elements to jromestant@cosmetic-valley.com

Webinar registration link

On Tuesday June 20, the COSMETIC VALLEY General Assembly was held in Évreux.

Many topics were on the agenda of this meeting:

• The dynamics of the cosmetics sector in the Normandy Region with which the cluster formalized the signing of a three-year contract 2023-2025 in the presence of Sophie Gaugain, 1st Vice-President. Read the press release
• The specificity of the ecosystem located in the territory of Evreux Portes de Normandie, whose President Guy Lefrand welcomed us to the remarkable Légendre Theater.
• The cluster's many projects in terms of transitions, employment , innovation , and internationalization .

This 29th edition is part of a favorable context for the cosmetics sector , which in 2022 marks a record year for exports (19.1 billion euros). A year of good results for our association at the service of economic development with the mobilization of more than 2,000 participants in our network events and congresses, the labeling of 27 R&D projects, the acceleration of 10 start-ups and export support of nearly 180 SMEs. Read our activity report

We warmly thank all participants!

Back in pictures on a friendly day:

Retrospective video

Picture gallery

We are pleased to announce that we will celebrate 𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝟑𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐬 on the occasion of our next General Assembly at 𝐜𝐡 â 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐫𝐝 .

📅 Book the 𝟐𝟕 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 now !

#BEATING HEART OF GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM INDUSTRY
#FRANCECARESFORYOURSKIN

At the dawn of its 30th anniversary, COSMETIC VALLEY unveils its new major strategic orientations, with messages and actions connected to the challenges and new societal expectations. A committed voice, in the name of perfumery-cosmetics, dedicated to the leadership of French industry, and at the service of the 3,200 companies, 1,000 academic laboratories, 30 specialized training organizations and partner territories that make up this nice line.

On February 9 at the Château de Versailles, the competitiveness cluster presented its new roadmap and its 5 priority projects to all players in the sector (business leaders, researchers, institutions, regional representatives): recognition of the sector by public authorities in France and Europe; continuation of the Research and Innovation dynamic: key to competitiveness; promotion of trades in the sector; consolidation of the links between the actors of the sector and the reinforcement of the attractiveness; export support for SMEs and increase in French soft power.

COSMETIC VALLEY thus carries the voice of France throughout the world with a new communication at the service of the sector:

• The new brand block recalls the industrial leadership of the cosmetics sector and positions COSMETIC VALLEY as the beating heart of the global cosmetics industry.
• The creation of a FRANCE CARES FOR YOUR SKIN sector signature enshrines the sector in a promise that becomes a mission of general interest, rewarding for the entire industry. This signing is made for you! We invite you to download it here to show our international strength loud and clear!