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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, January 6, 2021
Hydroalcoholic gel, hand gel: what's the difference?Subscribers only
Since March 2020, the demand for hydroalcoholic products has increased sharply, as part of the barrier actions to fight against COVID-19. The DGCCRF h...
Monday, December 7, 2020
R-Nano: ANSES calls for improvement in data qualitySubscribers only
Since 2013, France has instituted an obligation to declare substances in the nanoparticle form, via the R-Nano system. After eight years of existence,...
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
French DGCCRF progress report on the control of hydro-alcoholic gels and solutionsSubscribers only
In the current epidemic context, the French General Directorate for Competition and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), recalls that it ensures the effectiveness ...
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
French ANSM's system for issuing GMP certificatesSubscribers only
They did not exist until now and derive from one of the novelties of the Chinese cosmetic regulation: from January 2021, any product import will have ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
An update from the French DGCCRF on the control of cosmetic claimsSubscribers only
During the Regulatory Meetings organised by Cosmed on October 1st, 2020, Ambroise Pascal, Head of the Health Products and Personal Services Bureau of ...
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The French DGCCRF recalls the rules of cosmetic labellingSubscribers only
On 28 August 2020, the DGCCRF published a notice to remind consumers that the labelling of cosmetic products meets regulatory requirements in order to...
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Imitation food products: French ANSES calls for vigilanceSubscribers only
In the middle of the summer, the ANSES (French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety), published on its website an al...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
HICC, Atranol and Chloroatranol: French ANSM reminds regulatory requirementsSubscribers only
In a “Notice to Manufacturers”, French ANSM reminds manufacturers, Responsible Persons for placing cosmetic products on the market and distributors of...
Monday, April 20, 2020
"Free-from..." claims: clarification from the French supervisory authoritiesSubscribers only
Since 1 July 2019, and the joint implementation of the European Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims and the 8th revision of the French ARPP’s Recomm...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Anses proposes to identify resorcinol as a proven endocrine disruptorSubscribers only
As part of the National Endocrine Disruptor Strategy, the French Anses has assessed the potential of endocrine disruption for human health of resorcin...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Control of quantities sold: French DGCCRF notes too many non-compliancesSubscribers only
The placing on the market of pre-packaged products with more or less significant underdoses creates unfair competition between manufacturers and misle...
Monday, March 16, 2020
When French DGCCRF goes in search of the naturalSubscribers only
Cosmetic products that present themselves as “natural” or “organic” and claim to respect the environment are undeniably popular with the public. But d...
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