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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, December 21, 2021
Allegations "With...": €200,000 fine for SephoraSubscribers only
As part of its controls on cosmetic claims, the DGCCRF analysed several references of Sephora branded masks in early 2020. It announced today that it ...
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Marketplaces: 21% of non-compliant cosmetic productsSubscribers only
The growth of e-commerce, whose turnover has exceeded 112 billion in France in 2020, has accelerated further in the context of the pandemic and has be...
Monday, August 23, 2021
Nanomaterials: French ANSES calls for a more protective European definitionSubscribers only
In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the definition of a nanomaterial, ANSES calls for not excluding from this definition cert...
Sunday, August 1, 2021
On the proper use of sunscreen products by the French ANSMSubscribers only
Here and there we hear the sound of some controversies about the real effectiveness of sun protection products, the relevance of the SPF indices displ...
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Definition of nanomaterials in cosmetics: the DGCCRF and the ANSM confirm their interpretationSubscribers only
On July 19, 2021, the French ANSM and the DGCCRF published a joint briefing note intended to “provide an educational presentation of the terms of the ...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
French ANSES publishes a pre-list of endocrine disruptorsSubscribers only
In the framework of the French second National Strategy on Endocrine Disruptors (SNPE 2), the ANSES has drawn up a list of substances of interest and ...
Monday, April 5, 2021
ANSES warns on burns caused by false nail gluesSubscribers only
In a press release dated 30 March 2021, the ANSES (French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety) draws attention to t...
Monday, March 8, 2021
Nano-TiO2: French ANSES recommends occupational exposure limit valuesSubscribers only
With 17,000 tonnes produced or imported each year in France, titanium dioxide in nanoparticulate form (TiO2-NP) is one of the nanomaterials most used ...
Monday, March 1, 2021
Nanomaterials in cosmetics: the French DGCCRF takes stock of the situationSubscribers only
The DGCCRF has been carrying out controls on nanomaterials in cosmetic products since 2017. In 2019, controls were intensified and focused both on the...
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
80% of products based on essential oils do not comply with the CLP Regulation, according to the DGCCRFSubscribers only
On 20 January 2021, the French DGCCRF published the results of its annual chemical control plans for 2018 and 2019. In 2019, one of the product catego...
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
FEBEA welcomes the start of exports to China without animal testingSubscribers only
In a press release dated 14 January 2021, the FEBEA welcomes the fact that France is the first European Union country to be able to export its cosmeti...
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
ANSM : 1400 € the GMP certificateSubscribers only
Since the beginning of January 2021, all imports of cosmetic products into China must be accompanied by a GMP certificate issued by the control author...
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