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Excessive cadmium exposure: Cosmetics account for... very little indeedSubscribers only

In a report whose findings were published on March 25, 2026, ANSES confirms that the French population is overexposed to cadmium, a trace metal classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic to reproduction. The result: while diet is the primary source of exposure, cosmetics also play a role—albeit a minor one—in consumer exposure.

PIFs for small cosmetics companies: 4 out of 5 are incompleteSubscribers only

During an investigation targeting very small businesses in the French cosmetics sector, the DGCCRF noted an overall insufficient level of knowledge and understanding of regulatory provisions among these small operators new to the market, emphasizing that they are, by definition, at higher risk of non-compliance and ignorance of regulations.

The issues surrounding a classification of sodium fluorideSubscribers only

On 18 December 2025, the French ANSES published an article on its website explaining the reasons that led it to propose a CLH classification of sodium fluoride as ED HH 1 and Repr. 1B. The information was widely reported in the mainstream media, prompting FEBEA to issue a clarification.

2nd update of ED Lists for 2025Subscribers only

Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, drawn up and updated twice a year by five national authorities from European Union Member States, has been listing substances proven or suspected to act as endocrine disruptors. The latest update was published this December 2025.

Combating greenwashing: a update from the DGCCRFSubscribers only

During an online morning session on “new horizons in the fight against greenwashing,” the DGCCRF provided an update on its inspections for 2023 and 2024. The results show that more than 15% of the professionals inspected had committed serious violations.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Injunction of the ANSM to the S.F.F.C.Subscribers only
It is in the name of"non-conformities and important failures" that the ANSM has just sent to the Société Française de Fabrication de Cosmétiques (S.F....
Monday, October 16, 2017
Anses: Triclocarban could potentially act as an endocrine disruptorSubscribers only
As part of the Stratégie nationale sur les perturbateurs endocriniens (SNPE, National Strategy for Endocrine Disruptors), Anses (French Agency for Foo...
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Cosmetic products to be mixed by consumers: an ANSM Opinion issued to manufacturers Subscribers only
In an Opinion issued to manufacturers on July 24, 2017, the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) reminds manufacture...
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Bioaromes cosmetics withdrawn from the market
ANSM has just published a decision to suspend the distribution and placing on the market of Bioaromes cosmetic products. To the French National Agency...
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
2016 DGCCRF inspections: 15% of cosmetic products are hazardous
As the cosmetics market surveillance authority, the DGCCRF (French General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control) su...
Sunday, June 4, 2017
ANSM meets with security evaluatorsSubscribers only
On Thursday 29 June 2017, the ANSM is organising an exchange meeting with the assessors in charge of the safety of cosmetic products. The objective is...
Monday, March 27, 2017
Devices for hair removal and lipolysis: toward a more stringent regulation?
French ANSES published the conclusions of its expert appraisal on the health risks related to the use of devices intended for the performance of aes...
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Injunction of the ANSM to Phytomedica
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent Laboratoires Phytomedica (PhytoNature brand) an injunction t...
Friday, March 17, 2017
Two Neostem products just banned
ANSM has just published a decision to ban two products developed by Laboratoire Promicea: Neostem Serum and Neostem Pocket Lift. To the French Nationa...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
A portal to report adverse effects
On March 13, the French Minister of Social Affairs and Health launched a new online portal to declare adverse effects with a negative impact on health...
Monday, February 20, 2017
Karanja oil: an ANSM Opinion issued to manufacturersSubscribers only
On 9 February 2017, the ANSM published a Notice to manufacturers on sunscreen products containing karanja oil. A warning to remind that it is not an a...
Friday, February 17, 2017
ANSM injunction in Intuiskin
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent Intuiskin a compliance injunction concerning its establishme...
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