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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.
Monday, January 28, 2013
The French ANSM: what about cosmetics?Subscribers only
The French Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament (ANSM) is brand-new. Launched by a 29 December 2011 law, it replaced the French Agency for the s...
Monday, January 7, 2013
ANSM 2012 inspections reportSubscribers only
Monitoring the market and its practices is one of the duties of the French ANSM. Sometimes working in cooperation with the DGCCRF, it commands inspect...
Friday, October 5, 2012
Musk xylene and musk ketone: risk assessment by the ANSMSubscribers only
Perfuming substances, suspected to be endocrine disruptors, musk xylene and musk ketone have just been evaluated by the French ANSM. Its conclusion: d...
Friday, September 7, 2012
Blephaclean wipes: a measure of withdrawal from the market
This withdrawal, announced by the French ANSM, involves a batch of cosmetic wipes for daily care of lids and sensitive skins, manufactured by Laborato...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The French ANSM develops a method to detect phthalates in cosmeticsSubscribers only
In an article published on 31 August 2012 in the Journal of Chromatography A, a procedure of analysis has been presented, based on works performed in ...
Monday, July 30, 2012
2-Hydroxyethyl Picramic Acid: the French ANSM confirms it is safe for useSubscribers only
Used as a hair colourant, suspected to be an endocrine disruptor, 2- hydroxyethyl picramic acid has been evaluated by the French National Agency for t...
Monday, June 25, 2012
The French ANSM bans chloracetamideSubscribers only
The press release is sent on 25 June 2012. After a decision on June 14, the ANSM (French National Agency for Safety of Medicines) decides the recall a...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
CMR: the French ANSM recalls the rulesSubscribers only
Some few days after the release, by ECHA, of a first list of CMR substances, the French ANSM releases, on June 13, a document designed for the manufac...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
4-methylbenzylidene camphor: an insufficient safety margin, in the ANSM opinionSubscribers only
Is using 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, a UV filter currently allowed up to 4% in cosmetic products, but also listed as an endocrine disruptor substance...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Phenoxyethanol: the French ANSM questions its safety for young children Subscribers only
In a new evaluation of the risk linked to using phenoxyethanol in cosmetics, the French ANSM surveys all the currently available data. Its report, rel...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Royal Henna dyes: a warning by the ANSM
The  DGCCRF and the ANSM call for an increased vigilance on several hair colourants, which do not comply with the regulation and are dangerous, sold i...
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Bye-bye Afssaps, welcome ANSMSubscribers only
A new entity, the French National Agency for the safety of medicine, health products and cosmetics (ANSM) replaces the French Agency for the safety of...
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