Lobby organisation
Cosmetics Europe
Business group · Consumer & retail · HQ: Belgium · Transparency Register entry
As of 7 November 2026, Cosmetics Europe appears in 66 declared MEP meetings (35 different MEPs), most often with European People's Party.
In their own words
“Cosmetics Europe represents the interests of the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe. Ranging from dermo cosmetics, antiperspirants, 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. European citizens use cosmetic products as part of their daily lives, serving their essential needs and expectations.”
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“These needs and expectations drive our industry as well as delivering innovative products that enhance consumers’ well-being and quality of life and boost their self-esteem. Cosmetics Europe works closely with the European Institutions to achieve balanced policies and legislation, aiming to contribute to a regulatory and policy environment that encourages innovation and supports a strong and competitive industry serving the needs of consumers. Cosmetics Europe work with other trade associations to address cross sectorial issues impacting the European industry.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 66 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2019–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (36 in 2026). Hatched: 2026 is a part-year - the record runs to 6 Nov 2026.
Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.
The MEPs they meet most
The 15 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | Niels Flemming Hansen | Administrative burdens |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Piotr Müller | The impact of EU legislation on the competitiveness of the cosmetics industry |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Piotr Müller | Enhancing the competitiveness of the European cosmetics industry |
| 28 Sep 2026 | Dimitris Tsiodras | European Product Act |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Laura Ballarín Cereza | EU Product Act |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Radan Kanev | Cosmetics sector- bioeconomy and the IAA |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Manuela Ripa | Circular Economy |
| 9 Sep 2026 | David Cormand | IAA |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Radan Kanev | Circular Economy |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Piotr Müller | Omnibus VI |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Peter Liese | Austausch |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Ana Vasconcelos | Circular Economy Act |
| 7 May 2026 | Bruno Tobback | Cosmetics and online sales practices - environment and consumer protection |
| 4 May 2026 | Piotr Müller | Omnibus VI |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska | Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive |
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