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Destruction of unsold goods: France may derogate from European lawSubscribers only

On 29 June 2026, the Commission published its Decision (EU) 2026/1435 in the Official Journal of the European Union, approving the French national provisions governing the destruction of unsold consumer goods, even though they differ from those laid down in Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, known as the “Ecodesign” Regulation.

France is consulting on its priorities regarding endocrine disruptorsSubscribers only

On 10 April 2026, the French government launched a consultation on a draft set of government priorities and an action plan on endocrine disruptors, with the stated aim of “zero exposure to EDs”. Cosmetics are mentioned several times in the document.

Terms and conditions of the PFAS ban: French Decree publishedSubscribers only

On 30 December 2025, Decree No.2025-1376 “on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” was published in the Official Journal of the French Republic. It will come into force on 1 January 2026.

France: A proposed law for greater transparency on the risks of cosmeticsSubscribers only

Submitted on 23 December 2025 to the French National Assembly by Léa Balage El Mariky, an environmentalist MP, this bill aims to “improve transparency on the risks associated with cosmetic products’ by introducing labelling that rates the safety of products.”

French Professional Packaging EPR: Specifications and ScopeSubscribers only

As part of the implementation of the new EPR system for professional packaging, France published two decrees on December 18, 2025. The first defines the specifications for eco-organizations, while the second sets out the scope of packaging covered by this new system.