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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, February 23, 2016
French pressure for a ban on MITSubscribers only
Following a report by ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) on the risks associated with Methylisothiazol...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
ANSM: results of GMP inspectionsSubscribers only
Between 2010 and 2015, an extensive inspection program was carried out at cosmetic manufacturers and manufacturing establishments by the Inspection Br...
Thursday, January 14, 2016
8 Customs tutorials for import-exportSubscribers only
Nomenclatures, VAT, customs duties, ATA carnet, Made in France, technical standards, counterfeiting and CE marking: the customs services have just mad...
Monday, December 21, 2015
ANSM cosmetics inspections: the results (2/2)Subscribers only
It is with a very thorough – and complementary – presentation at the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held on November 18-19 in Chartres, Franc...
Thursday, December 17, 2015
ANSM cosmetics inspections: the results (1/2)Subscribers only
The cosmetics sector depends on two market surveillance and supervisory authorities. Both were at the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held on ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
DGCCRF cosmetics inspections: the resultsSubscribers only
At the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held last November 18-19 in Chartres, France, the cosmetics market supervisory authorities came to make...
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Supervisory authorities: what they are… and what they are notSubscribers only
The atmosphere was a little tense at the 13th edition of the regulatory congress held last November 18-19 in Chartres, France, when it was the French ...
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The ANSM bans the ingredients of Cargill France (Lannilis site)Subscribers only
This decision of the ANSM health police is dated September 25. It orders the suspension of the manufacture, packaging, placing on the market, distribu...
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent the company ICP France (specializing in the development, man...
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Samples of cosmetics on the web: beware of hidden subscriptions!Subscribers only
The DGCCRF relays an alert from the ECC (European Consumer Centre) which has recently received numerous complaints from consumers who have subscribed,...
Thursday, August 6, 2015
ANSM injunction against SECOSSubscribers only
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant shortcomings" that the ANSM has just sent SECOS (cosmetics manufacturer) an injunction to bring it...
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Removal of Endoderma Relaxing Cosmetic CreamSubscribers only
ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé) announces the withdrawal of Endoderma's Relaxing Leg Cosmetic Cream. Reason...
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