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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 11, 2018
Nano labelling in cosmetics: as from 50% or 10%?Subscribers only
As from what threshold of nanoparticles is a material considered a nano? At two recent events, Cosmed’s 2018 Rencontres Réglementaires (a congress ded...
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Injunction of the ANSM to the company Pharmexence
The ANSM has just sent Pharmexence an injunction to bring its Lacoste plant into compliance in the name of"major non-conformities and shortcomings". I...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Injunction of the ANSM to Laboratoires Omega Pharma France
It is in the name of"nonconformities and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent Laboratoires Omega Pharma France an injunction to bring its...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Injunction of the ANSM to the company Centiflor
It is in the name of'major non-conformities and shortcomings' that the ANSM has just sent Centiflor (which owns the brands Huiles & Sens and MaCos...
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Undeclared nanos: many non-conformitiesSubscribers only
It is to verify the legal compliance with the mandatory labelling declaration for the nanomaterials contained in consumer goods that UFC-Que Choisir h...
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
DGCCRF controls: results and plans for 2018Subscribers only
The first day of conferences of the 2017 edition of the Chartres Congress ended with the results of the controls carried out by the DGCCRF (French Gen...
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Injunction of the ANSM to the company Eko Friendly
The ANSM has just sent Eko Friendly an injunction to bring its Neuville-sur-Saône plant into compliance in the name of"major non-conformities and shor...
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Cosmetics online selling: the list of ingredients should be displayedSubscribers only
We often look for it in vain, although it is actually mandatory. The DGCCRF (French General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs, and ...
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Nail professionals: too many dangerous chemicals, not enough protection
L'Anses has just published the results of its expertise on the health risk assessment of professionals exposed to products used in nail care and decor...
Friday, November 17, 2017
Injunction of the ANSM to the company Propos Nature
It is in the name of"nonconformities and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent Propos Nature a compliance injunction concerning its establ...
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Injunction of the ANSM to the Hyteck company (Aroma-Zone)
The ANSM has just sent Hyteck an injunction to bring its Cabrières d'Avignon plant into compliance in the name of'major non-conformities and shortcomi...
Friday, October 27, 2017
140 cosmetic references containing prohibited substances withdrawn from the market
Last June, the French UFC-Que Choisir magazine denounced the presence of 23 cosmetics containing prohibited ingredients on the market. The two main ta...
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