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Ref. Ares(2023)218982897560 - 27/03/2023 Cosmetics Eurpe the persona care association 1 Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton Rue de la Loi 200 B-1049 Brussels Brussels, 21 June 2022 Subject: request for a meeting with senior leadership of the cosmetics and personal care industry Dear Commissioner Breton, We write to you on behalf of Cosmetics Europe, the trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe, to request a meeting with a delegation of senior leaders from the European cosmetics and personal care industry in September 2022. The high-level delegation of the European cosmetics and personal care industry would comprise: LVMH Beauty Europe, P&G Est Johnson & Johnson Henkel Beauty Care Beiersdorf AG The meeting request comes at a time when, in the context of the European Green Deal and digital and consumer agenda goals, several existing and upcoming initiatives relevant for our sector, including the forthcoming revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation, under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, are under consideration. We believe that a strong industrial dimension that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship are key to achievement of the European Green Deal. During the meeting, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you how the cosmetics and personal care industry can progress towards the implementation of the green and digital transition while ensuring industry growth and global competitiveness. We look forward to your response. Yours sincerely,