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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.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The DGCCRF encourages professionals to use SignalConsoSubscribers only
In a communication published on 5 April 2023, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds us that, wh...
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The DGCCRF and the ANSM update their Note on the definition of a nanomaterial in cosmeticsSubscribers only
While the European Commission published in 2022 a transversal version of the definition of a nanomaterial, different from that of the Cosmetics Regula...
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The ANSM suspends the marketing of cosmetic products of the brand Joëlle Ciocco ParisSubscribers only
Following inspections conducted in collaboration with the DGCCRF, the ANSM (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products) ha...
Monday, January 30, 2023
Influencer marketing: 60% of influencers don't play by the rulesSubscribers only
According to an investigation by the DGCCRF into the commercial practices of influencers since 2021, six out of ten did not comply with regulations on...
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Increased possibilities for publicity of the DGCCRF's injunction measuresSubscribers only
A decree published on 30 December 2022, taken in application of the French law of 16 August 2022 on emergency measures to protect purchasing power, al...
Monday, December 19, 2022
Bulk sales: a communication from the DGCCRFSubscribers only
In 2021, the DGCCRF conducted an investigation to better understand the bulk cosmetics sector. Of the 132 operators checked, 57 showed anomalies in te...
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
No plastic in household compost, recommends French ANSESSubscribers only
Even if it is said to be “biodegradable” or “compostable”, no plastic should be placed in a domestic compost bin, warned ANSES in an expert opinion pu...
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
"Made in France": 15% of anomalies found by the DGCCRFSubscribers only
As the “Made in France” label celebrates its first anniversary, an investigation by the DGCCRF has just revealed 15% of anomalies among the profession...
Monday, July 18, 2022
Sunflower oil: the DGCCRF grants temporary derogations to certain labelling obligationsSubscribers only
Given the supply tensions on certain raw materials used in the manufacture of cosmetic products, and in particular sunflower oil due to the war in Ukr...
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A Guide to managing non-food alerts published by the DGCCRFSubscribers only
The DGCCRF has just published on its website a guide for managing alerts on non-food consumer products. The document is aimed at professionals: they w...
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
"Carbon neutrality" claim: an expert opinion from AdemeSubscribers only
As claims of “carbon neutrality” multiply in corporate communications, Ademe (the French Agency for Ecological Transition) has published an expert opi...
Monday, January 3, 2022
12,500 dangerous cosmetic products seized by French customsSubscribers only
On 22 December, French Customs announced the seizure of 12,500 non-compliant and dangerous cosmetic products from China by customs officers in Le Havr...
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