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The assessment of systemic toxicity in cosmetics

At the symposium “NAMs and NGRA for the predictive assessment of systemic toxicity (TOX26)”, organised by the Adebiotech association on 1 and 2 October 2026, Corinne Benoliel, founder of Institut Scientis, chaired the session on the regulatory framework for the assessment of systemic risk in cosmetics. She summarises the session here.

Layering and fluffing: a combination… that isn’t inevitable

In the age of layering and skincare routines, products are no longer used alone but in combination—one on top of the other—which increases the number of points of contact, the potential for incompatibilities between the skin and the products or between the products themselves, and the risk of unwanted flaking… At the Cosmed scientific conference held on September 29, 2026, Muriel Morelli, founder ...

Layering: the challenge of the safety assessment

At the Cosmed Scientific Congress entitled “Formulation in the Age of Layering and Cosmetic Routines” on 29 September 2026, Clarisse Bavoux (Deputy Managing Director in charge of digital solutions and ERT Toxicologist at CETHRA) and Agathe Deniau (Pharmacist and Toxicologist at Aroma-Zone) gave a presentation on safety assessment in the context of cosmetic routines.

Introduction to layering

Layering, a method that involves applying skincare products in layers to maximise their effects, has become a staple in bathrooms. The practice originates in Asia, where it is constantly being reinvented, oscillating between an ever-increasing number of steps and a quest for simplicity. This analysis was presented by Florence Bernardin of Asia Cosme Lab at the Cosmed Scientific Congress (held on 2...

Claims: the myth of the "cheap" evidence

At the European Forum on “Cosmetic Claims, Justification and Certifications”, held on 10 September 2026, Theresa Callaghan, a consultant and author of several books on the subject of cosmetic claims, explained what may at first appear to be a paradox: when weighing up the risks, rigour and actual cost of the evidence required to substantiate a claim, the cheapest study is rarely the least expensiv...

Friday, December 20, 2013

The Regulation seen by packaging manufacturers

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Amongst the obligations set forth in the Cosmetics Regulation: the collection of packaging data. A difficult task in the eyes of cosmetic product manu...

Monday, December 16, 2013

Consumers and organic cosmetics

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How do women consumers view organic cosmetics? What do they expect from them, how can these expectations be met? Laurence Zemrani, founder and Directo...

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Cosmetic product stability: the regulatory aspects

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It is explicitly stated in Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009: manufacturers must ensure the stability of their cosmetic products. But how must this be do...

Monday, December 9, 2013

IDEA: another idea of allergens

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IDEA is the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens. The project was started by IFRA in response to future changes in regulations, with...

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Cosmetics and packaging regulations: dangerous links?

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Cosmetic packaging, especially plastic packaging, is a problem for manufacturers today. Especially since the entry into force of the European Cosmetic...

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

CPNP assessment and outlook

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The CPNP, the European portal for centralised notification of cosmetic products, was put online on 11 January 2012. A nice innovation of Cosmetics Reg...

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Perfumes: selection criteria

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How do you choose your perfume? Which criteria do you take into account when purchasing it? Which information seem important to you? These are a few o...

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Cosmetics Regulation: the Annex I Guidelines

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Their publication was expected as early as 2012, and in any case before the Cosmetics Regulation came into force on 11 July 2013. The guidelines on An...

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Cosmetic regulations: no, everything is not finished!

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Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 entered into force on 11 July 2013. There, the mass is said? Now we just have to apply the text and we can move on? "No...

Monday, November 25, 2013

The Chartres Congress: between safety and uncertainty

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The 11th edition of the Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress organised by Cosmetic Valley was held in Chartres on 20 and 21 November 2013, just four mont...

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Safety assessment seen by a toxicologist

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Today, there is a shortage of toxicologist experts. Especially, of course, since the entry into force of Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, with its new ...

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Products for sensitive skin: what tests to perform?

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Cosmetic products formulated for sensitive or intolerant skin often claim to be"hypoallergenic","high tolerance","dermatologically tested","soothing"…...