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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.
Monday, December 1, 2014
ANSM: the 2014 regulatory inspectionsSubscribers only
The congress in Chartres, France, is usually an opportunity for ANSM representatives (the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Saf...
Friday, November 28, 2014
Single-dose products: beware of confusion!Subscribers only
They are practical and hygienic, and pods can contain very different products like cosmetics, drugs, biocides… But when we use one instead of the othe...
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Counterfeiting: gendarmerie operation against EquivalenzaSubscribers only
A vast operation of the French gendarmerie was conducted on Tuesday, November 4 in 27 points of sale of the perfumery chain Equivalenza. His concept o...
Thursday, October 9, 2014
ANSM : an update on cosmetovigilanceSubscribers only
The ANSM has just published the minutes of the last meeting of the WG"Cosmetic Products". On the menu: an assessment of vigilance, in terms of obligat...
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Biocoop pinned for denigrating advertisingSubscribers only
This advertisement from the organic chain recommended not to buy"non-organic or non-ecological" cosmetic products… by explicitly stating that it was t...
Monday, July 21, 2014
ANSM : 2013 Activity ReportSubscribers only
In early July 2014, the ANSM published its activity report for 2013. If one point is confirmed, it is that cosmetics (classified under"other products"...
Monday, May 19, 2014
Nanos: French ANSES is calling for a stronger regulatory frameworkSubscribers only
Confronted with the wide range of nanomaterials in everyday life (cosmetics, textiles, food, paints, medical applications) and the many questions surr...
Monday, May 5, 2014
Brief cosmetics - 2nd ANSM Cosmetics Interface CommitteeSubscribers only
The latest cosmetic news - ANSM : Report of the 2nd Cosmetics Interface Committee - Essential oils under discussion in Brussels - US : L'Occitane cond...
Monday, April 28, 2014
Essential oils in infractionSubscribers only
The DGCCRF (French Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control Directorate General) has put its nose into essential oils. The results of its inves...
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
ANSM : 1st session of the WG CosmeticsSubscribers only
The transformation of the former Afssaps into ANSM led to the disappearance of the Cosmetology Commission and the creation of the Working Group (WG)"C...
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Cosmetic short news - Aluminium: concern in GermanySubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief - Aluminium: concern in Germany - A US bill to phase out animal testing - Deforestation: Greenpeace accuses Procter &am...
Friday, March 7, 2014
The ANSM prohibits 2 massage productsSubscribers only
The animal health decision is dated 26 February and was made public on 7 March. The National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products ha...
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