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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.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Sun filters: a warning by the French Afssaps on Benzophenone-3Subscribers only
A UV filter widely used in sunscreens, Benzophenone-3 is already known as a cause for allergic reactions. It is also suspected to be a systemic toxic ...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Radioactive cosmetics: the French Afssaps reminds manufacturers of their obligationsSubscribers only
The March 11 Fukushima nuclear disaster is less and less a topic. Nevertheless, it may still have consequences, for instance, for our cosmetics, if th...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Nanoparticles in cosmetic products: a first assessment by the French AfssapsSubscribers only
An issue arose some years ago about the potential toxicity of nanomaterials for human health, especially when they are in cosmetic products. They are ...
Monday, December 27, 2010
Warning: formaldehyde in hair straightening products in FranceSubscribers only
It is a press release jointly signed by Afssaps and DGCCRF , which warns on some hair straightening products, which ...
Monday, December 20, 2010
Undesirable reactions to cosmetics: the French agency points a finger at misusesSubscribers only
The French agency for sanitary safety (Afssaps) has recently released three recommendations: the first one deals with the right usage of cosmetics , t...
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Safety of cosmetics for babies: Rcommendations of the French AfssapsSubscribers only
This is the second part of the answer given by the French Agency for sanitary safety of health products (Afssaps; also responsible for the control a...
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Safety of cosmetics for babies: Rcommendations of the French AfssapsSubscribers only
This is the second part of the answer given by the French Agency for sanitary safety of health products (Afssaps; also responsible for the control and...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Cosmetovigilance 2009 report: the FEBEA readingSubscribers only
We spoke to you about it on 27 March in this same section: the Afssaps (French Health Products Safety Agency) has just published the Cosmetovigilance ...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cosmetovigilance : Undesirable effects due to cosmetics in 2009Subscribers only
As it does every year, the French Agency for Sanitary Safety of Health Products (Afssaps - now ANSM) has published its report of Cosmetovigilance for ...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Advertisement and cosmetics: Two months left to comply with the new requirementsSubscribers only
The Board of Directors of the Authority of Professional Regulation of Advertisement (ARPP, as per its French acronym) has just validated a new Code of...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Cosmetics for Babies: The Response of Afssaps to the C2DSSubscribers only
The"anti-mallet" campaign launched by the C2DS (Committee for Sustainable Development in Health) in the fall of 2008 had made great noise and alerted ...
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Adverse cosmetic reactions: 2008 figuresSubscribers only
As every year, the Afssaps (French Health Products Safety Agency) has just published the Cosmetovigilance figures for 2008. First observation: the num...
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