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ANSES raises the alarm about the dangers of eyelash serums
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety warns consumers about the risks associated with serums designed to stimulate eyelash growth.
Apr 5
Sodium fluoride: a risk to neurodevelopment and fertility
ANSES proposes classifying sodium fluoride, used in oral care products, as an endocrine disruptor (cat. 1) and toxic for reproduction (cat. 1B).
Apr 5
Febea reaffirms the safety of glitter products
The French trade association representing cosmetic manufacturers (Febea) has responded to the media coverage sparked by the publication of Avicenn's study on the dangers of inhaling shimmering cosmetics.
Apr 5
Deforestation: EUDR implementation postponed for one year
The European Parliament has approved the postponement of the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until 30 December 2026 for large companies and 30 June 2027 for SMEs.
Apr 5
Chemicals assessment: the EU brings its reform to life
On 12 December 2025, the European Commission published two regulations and a directive in the Official Journal, which are set to come into force on 1 January 2026.
Apr 5
USA: A 17th UV filter set to be authorised
By approving bemotrizinol, the FDA could bring an end to more than two decades of stagnation in the United States. This potential landmark advance is driven by DSM Nutritional Products LLC (DSM-Firmenich), which has requested its addition as an active protective ingredient at concentrations of up to 6%.
Apr 5
The industry calls for a reassessment of the EPR data
In order to ensure the fairness of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, the industry urges the European Commission to immediately suspend the ongoing process.
Apr 5
Ethanol: BPC opinion postponed
Following its meeting in November 2025, the ECHA Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) decided to postpone discussions on the use of ethanol as an active substance in disinfectants due to a lack of consensus.
Apr 5
Cosmed Congress: Cosmetic regulation debated in Paris
On April 1–2, 2026, the 26th Regulatory Congress of the French professional association will bring together nearly 400 cosmetics professionals in Paris to analyze regulatory developments shaping the sector.
Mar 11
Omnibus VI: A simplification thwarted by the EU Council
In May 2025, the European Commission proposed measures to simplify administrative regulatory constraints while ensuring consumer safety.
Jan 4
England bans plastic wet wipes
18 November 2025 marks, in England, the adoption of a law banning the sale and supply of plastic wet wipes, with entry into force scheduled for spring 2027.
Jan 4
Marketplaces in the crosshairs of NGOs
70 organisations – NGOs and businesses – are sounding the alarm about regulatory gaps surrounding marketplaces.
Jan 4
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