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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, February 3, 2025
Sales surface area for non-pre-packaged products: consultation on French draft decreeSubscribers only
France has just launched an online public consultation on the draft decree on the development of the sale of non-pre-packaged products, particularly i...
Monday, January 27, 2025
French Anses confirms the toxicity of glyoxylic acidSubscribers only
In a press release published on 23 January 2025, French Anses confirmed that glyoxylic acid, used in hair straightening products, can cause acute kidn...
Monday, January 13, 2025
French Anses delays the publication of its work programmeSubscribers only
On 6 January 2025, Anses, which is now responsible for assessing cosmetic substances and cosmetovigilance in France, announced that it was postponing ...
Monday, December 30, 2024
ED Lists updatedSubscribers only
Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, compiled and updated by five national authorities in European Union Member States, has compiled a...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Revision of the "Sunscreen Products" Recommendation: the opinion of French AnsesSubscribers only
As part of the ongoing review of the 2006 European Commission’s Recommendation “on the efficacy of sunscreen products and the claims made relating the...
Monday, October 21, 2024
Anses takes up the "Glyoxylic acid" dossierSubscribers only
Following on from the Académie de Médecine, it is now the Anses that is warning of the risks associated with hair straightening products containing gl...
Monday, October 14, 2024
Consultation on the Anses draft RMOA on lithium and its saltsSubscribers only
On 7 October 2024, the French government opened a public consultation on a draft RMOA (Regulatory Management Options Analysis) drawn up by Anses. Afte...
Monday, September 30, 2024
The DGCCRF warns against greenwashing... including in cosmetics sectorSubscribers only
In an advice sheet aimed at the general public, the French DGCCRF (General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) has drawn ...
Monday, June 17, 2024
The French Academy of Medicine warns of the risks of glyoxylic acidSubscribers only
Following the publication of a number of concordant scientific studies, the French Academy of Medicine has just issued a press release warning of the ...
Saturday, June 1, 2024
New update of ED ListsSubscribers only
Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, developed and maintained by five national authorities in European Union Member States, has compil...
Saturday, June 1, 2024
New features for French SignalConsoSubscribers only
SignalConso, the French platform for reporting and recalling defective or non-compliant products run by the DGCCRF, is continuing to expand. Its appli...
Monday, May 13, 2024
French DGCCRF: 2023 review and 2024 outlookSubscribers only
On 3 May, the DGCCRF (French General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) presented its 2023 activity report and its actio...
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