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GLP-1: the French ANSM warns against illegal productsSubscribers only

The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) is continuing its efforts to combat the illegal sale of peptides online, some of which are marketed as aGLP-1s. The reason is that these illegal products pose significant risks to those who use them.

1st update of ED Lists for 2026Subscribers 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 April 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 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.
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...
Monday, July 13, 2015
ANSM : the 2014 activity reportSubscribers only
On 8 July 2015, the ANSM published its Activity Report for the year 2014. After medicines, biological products, medical devices… The Observatory has s...
Friday, July 3, 2015
Injunction of the ANSM to the company BEAUTY NAILS
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant breaches" that the ANSM has just sent BEAUTY NAILS an injunction to bring its cosmetic activity in...
Friday, June 26, 2015
Coordinated increases of prices: Belgium sanctions cosmetic companiesSubscribers only
The Investigation and Prosecution Service of the Belgian Competition Authority sanctions 18 companies that took part in coordinated increases of end-c...
Friday, June 26, 2015
Injunction of the ANSM to the company EXPERTOXSubscribers only
It is in the name of"non-compliance and significant shortcomings" that the ANSM has just sent the company EXPERTOX, whose trade name is"CERTl +" an in...
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Injunction of the ANSM to TECHNIC FRANCE
It is in the name of"non-compliance and major shortcomings" that the ANSM has just sent TECHNIC FRANCE (on which Kemesys laboratories depend) an injun...
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Cosmetics: towards the end of the sales declaration to the ANSMSubscribers only
The Business Simplification Council has just presented 52 new simplification measures aimed at facilitating business activity. One of them directly co...
Monday, May 4, 2015
JF Lazartigue pinned by ANSM for non-compliance
DIP defects, lack of product safety assessment, inorganisation of cosmetovigilance, breaches of GMP… as many reasons which motivated the injunction to...
Friday, April 24, 2015
Brief - Some figures on cosmetovigilance 2014Subscribers only
In its"Vigilances" bulletin of April 2015, the ANSM (Agence nationale des médicaments et produits de santé) reveals some cosmetovigilance data (based ...
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
ANSM bans Orgév cosmetics
By animal health decision of 11 March 2015, published on 7 April, the ANSM announces the withdrawal from the market and the suspension of the placing ...
Monday, March 23, 2015
Nail styling: lack of qualification, risky products
The DGCCRF has just carried out a survey among professionals in nail beautification or nail styling. The inspectors checked the qualifications of the ...
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