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Cosmetics Europe
Cosmetics Europe stands as the authoritative voice of the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe, representing a wide network of manufacturers and national associations including more than 8,000 SMEs. Operating within a closely regulated environment at the European level, Cosmetics Europe actively engages with policymakers to ensure effective and consistently implemented legislation. Recognising the complexities of the EU landscape, Cosmetics Europe strategically partners with both DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers to enhance its monitoring, analysis and engagement capabilities.

The challenge

Cosmetics Europe faces a multifaceted set of challenges within the EU policy arena:

  • Extensive regulatory scope monitoring and influencing a broad range of regulations, including REACH, CLP, the Cosmetics Regulation itself, packaging directives and eco-design initiatives.
  • Global engagement with international regulatory developments that impact the European cosmetics industry.
  • Enhance trust and reputation of the full cosmetics and person care sector to all stakeholders and markets.
  • MEP and Commissioner tracking to closely monitor the activities and positions of Members of the European Parliament and European Commissioners relevant to their industry.
  • Intelligence gathering to identify and analyse relevant discussions, documents and comments on online platforms and within MEP communications.
  • Sustainability focus supporting a deep understanding that can shape the sustainability agenda and its impact on the cosmetics sector.
  • Effective briefing and analysis thatproduces clear and impactful briefing documents, including sustainability assessments and regulatory impact analyses.
  • Facilitating high-level engagement by organising and supporting effective exchanges and meetings with key EU policymakers.

Our solution

Cosmetics Europe strategically utilises DeHavilland’s specialised EU monitoring and analysis services, integrated with the broader advisory support from Forefront Advisers:

  • MEP and Commissioner trackers: DeHavilland provides dedicated trackers to monitor the activities, voting records and public statements of relevant MEPs and Commissioners, offering crucial insights into their potential policy positions.
  • Online platform monitoring and keyword search: DeHavilland’s platform monitors online sources and enables Cosmetics Europe to conduct targeted keyword searches for relevant documents, discussions and MEP comments, providing a comprehensive view of the digital policy landscape.
  • Policy analysis and briefing support: DeHavilland’s information helps the team to prepare briefing documents, including in-depth analysis of sustainability-related policies and assessments of regulatory impact, providing a strong evidence base for Cosmetics Europe’s advocacy efforts.
  • Tailored support and integration: DeHavilland offers ongoing, informal catch-ups and participates in Cosmetics Europe’s team meetings, ensuring seamless integration of their services and a collaborative approach.
  • Continuous support and availability: DeHavilland provides continuous support through email and scheduled calls, ensuring Cosmetics Europe has readily available expertise and assistance for questions and consultations.
  • Insight-led intelligence from Forefront Advisers: Cosmetics Europe also receives regular content and events from Forefront Advisers’ in-house sustainability advisers to support their understanding and proactively prepare for risks and opportunities before they arise.

Impact

Cosmetics Europe’s strategic partnership with DeHavilland has yielded significant benefits:

  • Enhanced intelligence gathering: The MEP and Commissioner trackers, coupled with online monitoring, provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the EU policy landscape and key actors.
  • Stronger evidence-based advocacy: DeHavilland’s support for the team preparing briefing documents and regulatory impact assessments strengthens Cosmetics Europe’s ability to advocate effectively with policymakers.
  • Seamless integration and collaboration: The tailored support and continuous availability ensure a strong working relationship and effective integration of DeHavilland’s services within Cosmetics Europe’s broader public affairs strategy.
  • Leveraging complementary expertise: By strategically utilising both DeHavilland for detailed monitoring and analysis and Forefront Advisers for broader strategic counsel, Cosmetics Europe benefits from a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to EU public affairs.

Testimonial

Solène Flahault, Director of the Public Affairs team at Cosmetics Europe said: ‘DeHavilland services provide continued and invaluable support to our team. Their targeted monitoring and intelligence have been instrumental in helping us identify emerging trends and tendencies, allowing us to better prepare for regulatory and political discussions.

‘Furthermore, we greatly appreciate the high level and first-hand insight provided by Forefront Advisers, as well as their on-the-spot support during key meetings with our members. This assistance has significantly enhanced our strategic planning and comprehensive advocacy approach.’

Cosmetics Europe’s strategic engagement with DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers demonstrates a sophisticated approach to navigating the complex EU regulatory environment.

DeHavilland’s specialised monitoring and analysis capabilities provide Cosmetics Europe with the detailed intelligence needed to understand policy dynamics and effectively advocate for its members’ interests.

This collaboration ensures that Cosmetics Europe remains a powerful and informed voice for the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe, shaping a favourable operating environment for long-term growth and sustainability. The intelligence from Forefront Advisers further highlights the integrated and collaborative nature of Cosmetics Europe’s public affairs strategy.

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Flavia joined DeHavilland in January 2023, having previously worked across sales, account management, and product development in Brussels.

She is responsible for building the client base for DeHavilland EU in EMEA, and exploring new partnership opportunities. Flavia has knowledge in business management, public policy and EU policy-making. A learner and an adept of self-development and continuous improvement, Flavia enjoys working with prospects to find the best solution for their needs.

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Larnie has worked across journalism, copywriting and content since graduating from City, University London with a degree in Journalism and Mandarin.

She joined DeHavilland in October 2022 to help the DeHavilland and Forefront Adviser teams craft high-quality content to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Larnie enjoys writing about food and is keenly interested in women’s health issues.

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Molly is the Data Team Leader at Dehavilland. She joined Dehavilland in March 2021 after studying politics at the University of Southampton and working as a data administrator at a trade association. Her interest in data has helped to expand sourcing and she is looking forward to the upcoming constituency boundary changes and how this will effect the next General Election.

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Josh helps both DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers’s writers deliver stellar content, while also leading DeHavilland and Forefront’s events programme. When not working in and around politics, he writes about food and wine.

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Alessio started working with Dehavilland in October 2023, after earning a master’s degree in international relations specialising in geopolitics and connectivity from Groningen University.

Building upon his prior research experience, he has cultivated a keen interest in the energy sector and the environment, with a specific emphasis on addressing the challenges associated with the energy transition.

Topics of particular interest for him include mining practices, mineral trade, conflict, sustainability, and environmental preservation.

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Sibylla began working with DeHavilland in October 2023 after earning a master’s degree in international relations and European Union studies from Leiden University.

In addition to having grown up in a diplomatic environment and throughout her internship experiences, she has developed a strong interest in public affairs, the complex relationships between states, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations, as well as political decision-making in turbulent times.

Sibylla is particularly interested in issues related to defence and security, clean transition in the industry, sustainability, citizen empowerment, women’s rights and climate change financing. 

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Emilia joined DeHavilland in May 2022 having previously work in the European Parliament as an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant.  

She looks after the international development, environment and agriculture portfolio, within the EU team. In the environmental sector, she particularly enjoys tracking the new policies related to circular economy. As for the Interntional Development sector, she is always very passionate about EU-Africa relations and the aid to Ukraine.

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Chris has been with DeHavilland since March 2022. He is the Policy Consultant leading the financial services sector, looking after the service we deliver to major financial institutions, banks and associations. He has work experience in Belgium and the Netherlands in the field of public affairs, consultancy services and communications. He has previously worked for ACCA’s Public Affairs office in Brussels.

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Luís joined DeHavilland EU in February 2022, having previously completed a traineeship for a political group in the European Parliament.

He studied Management, Economics and European Affairs, and he is a graduate from the College of Europe.
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Ilias is a Policy Consultant and DeHavilland’s EU Transport Lead, providing intelligence, research and advice on transport and environment policy helping large corporations and organisations navigate the green transition. Before joining DeHavilland, Ilias worked for a London-based consultancy advising clients in the pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors. He studied European Politics and has a bachelor’s degree in Communications & Media.

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With an extensive experience in policy, law and communication, Christina is the team lead of the DeHavilland EU Policy team and she overviews, supervises and manages the daily operations of the team allowing her to have an overview of different EU policies and their impact for DeHavilland’s diverse client portfolio.  Christina has a successful track record of chairing and speaking at various EU events and webinars with stakeholders in Brussels.

As a Senior Consultant, she is leading the never-boring energy portfolio of the EU team covering areas from hydrogen, renewable energy, sustainability and green transition.

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Arran has been at DeHavilland since January 2010. As Head of Content and Service he oversees what our clients receive in our monitoring service as well as the content and data on our website. He focuses his time on how we can improve how we support public affairs teams and is always working towards DeHavilland being the best in the business.

Before working at DeHavilland he worked for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, focusing on social mobility. He has a Masters degree in International Political Economy from the University of Manchester and a Bachelors in Contemporary History and Politics from the University of Salford. He has also run two of his own businesses, one coaching football to primary school kids and another investing in property.

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