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Strategic partnership

GenEvolutioN joins Cosmetic Valley, the heart of France’s cosmetic industry

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On 5 May 2026, the Board of Directors of Cosmetic Valley — France’s world-leading cluster for the perfume and cosmetics industry — officially approved GenEvolutioN’s membership, alongside 33 other new entrants from across the country.

For us, this is much more than a new logo on our website. It is a strategic milestone: joining the network that federates the entire French cosmetic value chain, from raw materials to brands, packaging, testing and innovation.

Cosmetic Valley: the heart of France’s cosmetic industry

Created in 1994 at the initiative of Jean-Paul Guerlain and labelled Pôle de compétitivité in 2005, Cosmetic Valley is today the world’s largest network dedicated to perfume and cosmetics.

Cosmetic Valley in figures

6,300+

Establishments federated nationwide

226K

Jobs across the value chain

€71B

Sector turnover

€22.5B

French perfume & cosmetic exports in 2024 — world’s #1

Behind the emblematic signature “France cares for your skin”, Cosmetic Valley brings together SMEs, mid-caps and global leaders around a shared ambition: scientific excellence, innovation and international reach.

Why GenEvolutioN belongs in this network

Joining Cosmetic Valley under the “Tests & Analyses” category is a natural step in GenEvolutioN’s trajectory. For more than 50 years, our scientific teams have supported cosmetic players in answering one fundamental question:

Is this ingredient, formulation or finished product safe for the consumer?

From our GLP-certified, ISO 17025 & ISO 10993-accredited laboratories, we provide:

  • Regulatory in vitro toxicology aligned with EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009
  • Genotoxicity testing — Ames, micronucleus, comet assay, T&C FISH
  • Phototoxicity & skin sensitization — OECD-aligned New Approach Methodologies
  • Dermal permeation & skin absorption studies
  • Tailored regulatory strategies for cosmetic ingredients and finished products

In a sector where NAMs (New Approach Methodologies) are reshaping safety assessment — and where the ban on animal testing continues to demand robust in vitro alternatives — our expertise is more relevant than ever.

What this membership means for our partners

Becoming part of the Cosmetic Valley network unlocks tangible value for the brands and ingredient suppliers we work with.

Four concrete benefits

Closer collaboration

Direct access to the entire French cosmetic ecosystem — raw material producers, formulators, brands, packaging specialists, regulatory experts.

Faster innovation

Access to cluster-driven R&D projects and partnership opportunities to accelerate time-to-market.

International visibility

Participation in Cosmetic Valley’s flagship events such as Cosmetic 360 in Paris, gateway to global cosmetic markets.

Regulatory positioning

Cutting-edge science aligned with the latest EU and international regulatory requirements for our clients.

A shared ambition: safer, smarter, more sustainable cosmetics

The cosmetic industry is undergoing a deep transformation: the rise of clean beauty, integration of AI and biotech in formulation, acceleration of GreenTech and sustainable chemistry, growing demand for transparency and traceability.

In every one of these trends, safety remains the foundation.