Xavier Wouters

Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association

Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association has been the voice of Europe's cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry since 1962. As the industry's European trade association, Cosmetics Europe's membership consists of: • 19 active corporate members, • 28 active associations members, • 11 supporting corporate members, • 4 supporting association members, • 5 correspondent members. Cosmetics Europe represents the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe. The vast majority of Europe's 500 million consumers use cosmetic and personal care products on a daily basis to protect their health, enhance their well-being and boost their self-esteem. Ranging from antiperspirants, dermo-cosmetics, fragrances, make-up and shampoos, to soaps, sunscreens and toothpastes, cosmetics and personal care products play an essential role in all stages of our life. Valued at €80 billion at retail sales price in 2021, the European cosmetics and personal care market is, along-side the USA, the largest market for cosmetic products in the world. The cosmetics and personal care industry brings at least €29 billion in added value to the European economy annually, of which approximately €11 billion is contributed directly by the manufacture of cosmetic products. In 2021, the industry supported over 2 million jobs across Europe with over 255,111 people employed directly, and a further 1.71 million indirectly in the cosmetics value chain.