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The basics for exporting cosmetics to the Andean Community

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Tania Gabriela Zamora Molero, a regulatory expert who has worked within the Andean Community, outlined the key requirements applicable to cosmetic products entering that market.

Understanding Japanese cosmetics regulations for export

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Haruhi Iwaki, a representative of the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA), gave a presentation on the key concepts of Japanese cosmetics regulation, with a particular focus on the essentials for anyone wishing to export to Japan.

Omnibus VI: What can we expect from the future Article 15 on CMRs in the Cosmetics Regulation?

As the European Omnibus VI package, which aims to simplify certain requirements and procedures for chemicals, is due to be debated in the European Parliament (on 15 April in committee and on 29 April in plenary), and given that its principles are strongly contested within civil society, the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress provided an opportunity for Sylwia Jaczewska, from DG GROW, to outline the o...

DGCCRF inspections for 2024–2025: the Nanomaterials review

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress on April 1, 2026, Nathalie Delion, Editor in Charge of Cosmetics at the DGCCRF, presented the results of investigations conducted in 2024 and 2025 on the topic of nanomaterials in cosmetics.

DGCCRF inspections for 2024–2025: the Claims review

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress on April 1, 2026, Flore Pluvinage, Editor in charge of cosmetics at the DGCCRF, presented the results of surveys conducted in 2024 and 2025 on environmental claims and information regarding cosmetic products, on the one hand, and on the tests intended to substantiate those claims, on the other.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

China: on the road to new regulations (1/2)

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Will things finally move in China? For so long, we have been waiting for a more flexible regulation that would facilitate exports to this country, we ...

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Minimalism takes over cosmetics

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More and more consumers now are demanding ethical products from the cosmetics industry that are good for their skin and nature. Professionals in the s...

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Prestige fragrances: trends and outlooks

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During a conference given at LuxePack Monaco 2018, Mathilde Lion, Europe Industry Beauty Expert of the market research firm NPD, presented the trends ...

Monday, November 5, 2018

"Tailor-made" in cosmetics: an unavoidable trend

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“Personalization”, everyone swears by that term nowadays. Faced with the plethoric cosmetic offer, more and more consumers are looking for treatments ...

Monday, October 29, 2018

Brexit in practice: what to be prepared for... now!

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On either side of the Channel, the arrival of the Brexit, and the uncertainties surrounding it, continue to worry. As a “Hard Brexit” (an exit of the ...

Monday, October 22, 2018

When beauty meets artificial intelligence

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At first glance, the beauty sector is not the most technophile, but it would be a good idea to reconsider. Indeed, the advantages of artificial intell...

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Natural and organic cosmetics: the growth drivers

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How do consumers perceive natural and organic cosmetics and what are the profiles of those who are convinced of their interests? What are the motivati...

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Industrials, monitor your impact on the environment!

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Today, no one can ignore anymore the worrying state of the planet. Everyone is responsible for this issue, including the beauty industries. Pascale Ro...

Monday, October 8, 2018

When Instagram dictates its law

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No one escapes anymore the flood of social networks, not even the industry. Not only have they changed the way we communicate and consume, they also r...

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Cosmetics: when less is more... but how?

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Recurrent doubts about the safety of some ingredients, repeated denunciations of the hazards that cosmetics would represent for health and the environ...

Monday, October 1, 2018

How to whisper in the ear of the 50-year-olds

Skin aging is no longer the number one public enemy. From now on, it is the pro-age (or aging well) that is in high demand, and that is good. But this...

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Z&Q Generations: when semiology is involved

Z, Q,…For each age group a letter, a denomination and very specific characteristics. The beauty industry has also been involved in this segmentation. ...