CosmeticBusiness puts the spotlight on sustainability

Three months before the supplier event begins, CosmeticBusiness 2026 is taking shape: around 400 exhibitors and represented companies from 24 countries are expected at the international supplier event for cosmetics development – from ingredients to packaging – in Munich. The international share currently is at 38 per cent. The countries with the highest number of exhibitors include China, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

“Particularly exciting are registrations from new exhibitors from countries such as Korea, Taiwan and the USA. The international diversity impressively demonstrates the influence that the supplier event for the cosmetics industry has developed in Europe’s largest cosmetics market,” says Ivonne Simons, Project Director of CosmeticBusiness. “The supplier event is thus not only the most important industry gathering in the German-speaking world, but is increasingly becoming a platform for global exchange across the entire value chain.”

Leading suppliers and new exhibitors have confirmed their participation

CosmeticBusiness is a fixed date in the calendar for suppliers to the cosmetics industry to present their new products. At the upcoming event, around one in five exhibiting companies is a raw materials supplier, distributor or testing institute. For the first time, companies such as the Portuguese firm Scents from Nature, Natural Poland and the Belgian distributor of base and speciality chemicals Novasol Chemicals will be presenting their raw materials portfolio in Munich.

For cosmetic brands that have their products manufactured on a contract basis, exhibitors from the contract manufacturing and private label sectors are of particular relevance. At the upcoming CosmeticBusiness, they account for around a third of the exhibitors. New additions include the South Korean firm Cosmecca, a specialist in Korean beauty, as well as Steinfels Swiss from Switzerland and Herbacin, one of Germany’s oldest herbal cosmetics brands.

In the packaging sector, the supplier event brings together the entire range of services relating to cosmetic packaging. The offering ranges from new materials to tubes, bottles, jars, folding cartons and labels. New exhibitor Tridas from the Czech Republic is presenting solutions made from sustainable moulded fibre packaging. SWEDBRAND from Poland and GPA Global from the Netherlands both specialise in high-quality boxes and luxury packaging.

GREEN AREA: CosmeticBusiness expands its focus on sustainability

In addition to its tried-and-tested supplier event concept, CosmeticBusiness 2026 introduces a new feature: the GREEN AREA in Hall 2 puts sustainable solutions for the cosmetics industry in the spotlight. Accompanied by presentations, best practices and guided sustainability tours, the new themed area offers opportunities for exchange and inspiration for the industry.

Companies will present their eco-friendly innovations, sustainable raw materials and resource-efficient packaging solutions to an industry audience. The GREEN AREA serves as a catalyst and networking platform for all those who wish to play an active role in shaping the industry’s transformation.

The hosts, Natrue from Brussels and OneRD from Zurich, will guide visitors through the programme, moderate panel discussions with industry representatives and, as experts in certification and holistic sustainable product development, will be on hand to answer questions.

INNOVATION CORNER: New impetus for the industry

Which innovations are currently shaping the market and what are the latest trends? Answers to these questions are provided by the INNOVATION CORNER in Hall 4, which offers a concise overview of new products and current trends through presentations and special exhibitions. In the START-UP Area, young companies present their latest ideas and technologies. Among them is Eyva from Cologne, which aims to transform product development with AI-powered solutions. Its B2B platform links market, product and consumer data, enabling smarter, faster and data-driven decisions across the entire product lifecycle.

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In the SPOTLIGHT special exhibition area, there will once again be new products and innovations to discover – from novel active ingredients to packaging concepts. Following its successful debut last year, the CosmeticBusiness Community Award is entering its second round. Visitors can once again vote for the most innovative product. The voting begins in May.

Tickets for the supplier event and party now available

Visitor registration for CosmeticBusiness 2026 is now open. Tickets for the supplier event and the party are available online. Early registration offers the advantage of convenient online booking, avoids queues on site and allows you to plan your visit to the supplier event in advance.