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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, March 25, 2026
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 classi...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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 an...
Monday, December 22, 2025
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...
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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,...
Wednesday, October 1, 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 20...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Cosmetics advertising: 99.5% compliance rateSubscribers only
At the request of the FEBEA, the French Advertising Standards Authority (ARPP) carried out a fourth assessment of the application of its “Cosmetics Pr...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
French DGCCRF warns about the consequences of TPO banSubscribers only
In a communication published on July 4, 2025, the General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds operators o...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
1st 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,...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Safety Gate 2024 report: cosmetics at the top of the alert listSubscribers only
As it does every year, the European Commission has just published the results of the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (Safety Gate) ...
Monday, March 31, 2025
An update on GMPs controls in FranceSubscribers only
Since January 1, 2024 in France, the DGCCRF has been in charge of GMP control in France. But at Cosmed’s 25th Regulatory Congress on March 26, 2025, V...
Monday, March 3, 2025
The new procedures for export GMPs certificates in FranceSubscribers only
An Order dated 20 February 2025, published in the Official Journal of the French Republic on 28 February, sets out the procedures for examining and is...
Monday, February 10, 2025
Dermatologists warn against children's beauty salonsSubscribers only
The trend towards beauty salons for young children is gaining ground and has been growing for some time. So much so that the SFD (Société Française de...
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