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French cosmetovigilance: the 2024/2025 review

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress on 1 April 2026, Élodie Lontsi, Scientific Project Manager – Cosmetovigilance and Tatouvigilance at ANSES, reviewed recent cosmetovigilance figures in France, as well as the main implications of reports of serious adverse effects on the management of certain cosmetic ingredients.

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “Palm oil: what does the future hold?” Hervé Plessis, CEO of Stéarinerie Dubois, Philippe Guariloff of Chanel, Julie Cortal of Nopalm Ingredients, Antoine Piccirilli, Scientific Director of La Fabrique Végétale, and Marie-Odile Hecht, Director of Cosmo...

MoCRA enforcement in the USA: a status update

It is two years old, but the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the regulatory framework for cosmetics in the United States, has not yet reached full maturity. Some rules are still missing, while the implications of those already in effect can be measured. At the 23rd Cosmetic Valley Regulatory Issues - Fragrances & Cosmetics Congress held on November 19 a...

A world tour of allergen labelling

At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held on 19 and 20 November 2025, Linh de Beaucorps and Juliette Blès from FEBEA revisited the issue of international acceptance of mandatory European labelling for “new” allergens, providing an update on the situation in different countries and geographical areas.

Fragrance ingredients under the spotlight

At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held by Cosmetic Valley on November 19 and 20, 2025, Frédéric Lebreux, Head of Human Safety Sciences at Givaudan, presented an overview of fragrance ingredients “under the spotlight” in Europe, whether or not they are targeted for classification as CMRs.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Health, the new beauty marker

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From skincare to health care, a new paradigm was born, and cosmetics brands must take it into consideration to meet the market demand. Pascale Brousse...

Monday, October 3, 2016

The Iranian cosmetics market after sanctions were lifted

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Today, Iran attracts the interest of many global cosmetics brands, in particular since multilateral and national economic and financial sanctions rela...

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

USA: how to distinguish a cosmetic product from an OTC?

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It is common knowledge that American regulations classify certain cosmetic products as OTC products, which involves increased requirements in terms of...

Monday, August 1, 2016

Beauty and data: the tracking business

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As products and customer relationships are getting more and more personalized, data is one of the main concerns of cosmetics brands. Social networks, ...

Monday, August 1, 2016

Mexican cosmetics regulations

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Differences among hygienic products (classified in the medical device category), registrations, notifications… At the International Congress organized...

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Online sales: the winning union of storytelling and social networks

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To differentiate themselves, involve their consumers, and transform web users’ interest into sales and conversions, nothing better for companies than ...

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

The Mexican cosmetics market

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Second economic power in Latin America, a very open market, 0% customs duties for European companies… Nathalie Gazeyeff, Director of the Lifestyle/Hea...

Friday, July 22, 2016

American cosmetics regulations (2/2)

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At the International Congress organized by Cosmed on June 10, 2016, Linda M. Katz, Director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colours, presented Americ...

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Recognizing the benefits of cosmetics: the debate

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Should the cosmetics industry ask the European Commission to review the Regulation, so that the notion of benefits provided by cosmetics is recognized...

Monday, July 11, 2016

Yes, you are beautiful!

How do you perceive beauty? If you are like most women, you must be quite negative about it. And to say the least, it is a shame, because your confide...

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

American cosmetics regulations (1/2)

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Specific status for colourants, distinction between ‘simple’ products and OTC drugs…. American cosmetics regulations involve very different specificit...

Monday, July 4, 2016

Recognizing the benefits of cosmetics: the background

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Cosmetics undeniably provide benefits for consumers’ health and wellness. Should this aspect be recognized by regulations? Can we officially talk abou...