CosmoPet 2026: A Look Back at a Second Edition Focused on Innovation and International Exchange
From September 15 to 17, 2026, the Palais des Congrès in Saint-Raphaël hosted the second edition of the CosmoPet International Congress, the international event dedicated to care, hygiene and fragrance products for pets. Three days of scientific conferences, discoveries and professional networking highlighted the latest advances and development opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
CosmoPet 2026 in Figures
This second edition confirmed the strong interest among industry professionals in pet care innovation and the key challenges shaping the sector.
192 cumulative attendees over three days
3 days of scientific conferences, exhibitions and professional networking
16 innovations competing in the CosmoPet Awards
4 awards presented during the CosmoPet Awards ceremony
These figures reflect CosmoPet’s growing momentum and its ability to bring together a professional community around scientific advances and innovations dedicated to animal care and well-being.
Three Days at the Heart of Pet Care Innovation
For its second edition, CosmoPet brought together manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, formulators, brands, researchers, veterinarians and experts to address the scientific, technical and regulatory challenges facing the pet care industry.
The programme explored a wide range of topics, including animal skin physiology, innovations in ingredients and formulation, evaluation and efficacy assessment methods, as well as regulatory developments within the sector.
The conferences and round-table discussions provided an opportunity to bring together different areas of expertise and foster dialogue among industry stakeholders, with a shared objective: to advance knowledge and practices in animal cosmetics.
Equine Cosmetics and Nutricosmetics in the Spotlight
Among the new features of this edition, CosmoPet placed a particular focus on equine care products, with a dedicated session exploring the specific characteristics and needs of this sector.
This new focus broadened the scope of the congress and encouraged exchanges between pet care professionals and specialists in equine care and well-being.
Animal nutricosmetics also made its debut in the programme, reflecting the growing diversification of approaches to animal care.
These new topics illustrate CosmoPet’s commitment to supporting the transformation of the industry and exploring the innovations that will shape the future of pet care.
An Exclusive Workshop in Collaboration with Innov’Alliance
Another new feature of this second edition was a workshop organised in partnership with Innov’Alliance, further enriching the CosmoPet International Congress programme.
This new format offered participants an additional space for discussion alongside the scientific conferences and round-table sessions, encouraging the sharing of expertise and dialogue around innovation and future development opportunities in the pet care sector.
This initiative reflects CosmoPet’s commitment to diversifying its formats and fostering collaboration among industry professionals.
A big thank you to Innov’Alliance for its commitment and valuable contribution to the success of this second edition!
An Exhibition Area Designed to Foster Professional Connections
Alongside the conferences, the exhibition area gave participants the opportunity to discover the solutions, technologies and innovations presented by exhibiting companies.
Ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories and specialised industry players showcased their expertise and connected with professionals from across the sector.
Coffee breaks, lunches and networking moments also encouraged new connections, the sharing of experiences and the emergence of new opportunities for collaboration.
Beyond its scientific dimension, CosmoPet continues to establish itself as a key meeting place for the entire pet care professional ecosystem.
Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners Committed to Supporting CosmoPet
This second edition was also marked by the strong commitment of the companies that supported CosmoPet 2026 and contributed to the success of the congress.
Through their presence in the exhibition area, their participation in the conferences and their support for the event, these industry players shared their expertise, showcased their innovations and actively contributed to discussions among professionals from across the sector.
CosmoPet would like to warmly thank its 2026 sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor
A French refiner for nearly two centuries, Daudruy supplies premium vegetable oils – both conventional and organic – for the cosmetics and animal well-being sectors. The company stands out for its commitment to quality, full traceability of its oils, tailor-made solutions, and a strong CSR approach in place since 2014. Its high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients meet the needs of formulators, manufacturers and artisans.
Gold sponsors
A partner specialising in the development of cosmetic care products for animals, supporting brands in creating effective, safe product ranges that meet the evolving expectations of today’s pet care market.
A pioneer in biotechnology, Greentech develops high-performance active ingredients from natural plant, marine and microbial sources, combining scientific innovation with sustainability.
A subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, Seppic has been developing innovative ingredients for the cosmetics, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors for over 80 years.
Silver Sponsors
Givaudan Active Beauty, Mane et Natura-Tec
The Exhibitors
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Expertox and Syres
We would also like to thank all the exhibiting companies for their presence and their contribution to the success and richness of this edition.
Our Partners
Finally, a big thank you to our partners SYRES, Innov’Alliance, B2B4C and U’Cosmetics for their support and their contribution to raising CosmoPet’s profile.
This strong involvement highlights the industry’s growing interest in the scientific, technical and commercial challenges of animal cosmetics.
CosmoPet Awards 2026: Four Innovations Recognised
A highlight of this second edition, the CosmoPet Awards 2026 ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 16, celebrated the innovations presented by participating companies.
This year, 16 innovations competed across two categories: ingredients and care products.
Following the jury’s evaluation and the participants’ vote, four awards were presented:
🏆 Best Ingredient AwardSEPPIC – Sepifriend™ Ceramide N1
🏆 Best Care Product AwardANJAC Health & Beauty – Active Fresh Mist
🏆 Jury’s Favourite AwardTHERMEQUIN – Soothing and Purifying Spray
🏆 Audience AwardGIVAUDAN – Sinodor Unispheres™
These awards reflect the dynamism of the participating companies and their commitment to developing innovative solutions for animal cosmetics.
CosmoPet congratulates all the winners and thanks all the companies that entered the competition for their participation, as well as the jury members for their involvement in evaluating the innovations.
An Expert Jury to Recognise Innovation
The CosmoPet Awards 2026 benefited from the involvement of a jury made up of experts and professionals from across the cosmetics and pet care industries.
Their expertise and complementary perspectives made it possible to assess the competing innovations across three categories: Ingredients, Care Products and Jury’s Favourite.
Expression Cosmétique would like to warmly thank all the jury members for their commitment, the time they dedicated to evaluating the entries, and their contribution to the success of this second edition of the CosmoPet Awards.
CosmoPet Awards 2026 Jury Members:
Marion Auffret - Academic Coordinator – Master’s 2 in Biotechnology, Cosmetic Product & Process Engineering, and Co-Head of U’Cosmetics
Luiz Motta - Global R&D Director
Pauline Edorh-Tossa - Sales & Product Manager (North-West)
Marie Dehlinger - Freelance Scientific Communication Consultant.
Aline Delobelle - Strategy & Business Development
Beauty & Wellness
Romain Francolon - Marketing director
A Second Edition Made Possible by Everyone’s Commitment
The success of CosmoPet 2026 was made possible by the commitment of everyone who contributed to this second edition.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the speakers for the quality of their presentations and for sharing their expertise, as well as to the sponsors, exhibitors and partners for their trust and commitment.
A big thank you also goes to all the participants for their presence, enthusiasm and the valuable discussions throughout the congress.
Finally, we would like to warmly thank the teams at the Palais des Congrès de Saint-Raphaël and all the service providers who contributed to the organisation and success of this event.
The full programme of this second edition – conferences, round-table discussions, speakers and highlights – is available in the official congress magazine, accessible online.
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