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Environmental claims: results of the first DGCCRF investigationSubscribers only

In 2021 and 2022, the DGCCRF conducted an unprecedented investigation into the control of environmental claims used to promote non-food products and services. In total, out of the 1100 establishments checked, one in four was in anomaly. In order to sanction greenwashing commercial practices, DGCCRF investigators issued 141 warnings, 114 injunctions and 18 criminal or administrative proceedings.

Environmental claims: the CNC Guide has been updated!Subscribers only

This long-awaited update was published on 25 May 2023. Intended primarily for consumers, the CNC’s (Conseil National de la Consommation - French National Consumer Council) Guide pratique des allégations environnementales - (Practical Guide to Environmental Claims) is above all a reference tool for professionals and the supervisory authorities, with its reminder of the legal framework and the expla...

Nanomaterials: Anses calls for a more protective definitionSubscribers only

In an expert report published on 17 May 2023, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) calls on the French authorities to take into account a more comprehensive definition of nanomaterials and to work towards its integration into the revision of the sectoral Regulations at European level. It states the European Commission’s definition published on 1...

The French Academy of Medicine warns of the risks of semi-permanent varnishesSubscribers only

In the last 10 years, the nail salon sector has grown significantly. Institutes specialising in nail beauty and “nail bars” are developing and in 2010-2011, more than 87% of nail salons declared using an ultraviolet (UV) lamp to apply semi-permanent varnish. And this is what poses a problem, since the French Academy of Medicine is now warning about the side effects, and in particular the risks of ...

The DGCCRF encourages professionals to use SignalConsoSubscribers only

In a communication published on 5 April 2023, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds us that, while SignalConso is a platform for consumers to report fraud, it is also a tool for professionals. And a way of improving practices and avoiding checks!
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Environmental claims: the CNC Guide has been updated!Subscribers only
This long-awaited update was published on 25 May 2023. Intended primarily for consumers, the CNC’s (Conseil National de la Consommation - French Natio...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Environmental claims: results of the first DGCCRF investigationSubscribers only
In 2021 and 2022, the DGCCRF conducted an unprecedented investigation into the control of environmental claims used to promote non-food products and s...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Nanomaterials: Anses calls for a more protective definitionSubscribers only
In an expert report published on 17 May 2023, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) calls on the F...
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The French Academy of Medicine warns of the risks of semi-permanent varnishesSubscribers only
In the last 10 years, the nail salon sector has grown significantly. Institutes specialising in nail beauty and “nail bars” are developing and in 2010...
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The DGCCRF encourages professionals to use SignalConsoSubscribers only
In a communication published on 5 April 2023, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds us that, wh...
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The DGCCRF and the ANSM update their Note on the definition of a nanomaterial in cosmeticsSubscribers only
While the European Commission published in 2022 a transversal version of the definition of a nanomaterial, different from that of the Cosmetics Regula...
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The ANSM suspends the marketing of cosmetic products of the brand Joëlle Ciocco ParisSubscribers only
Following inspections conducted in collaboration with the DGCCRF, the ANSM (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products) ha...
Monday, January 30, 2023
Influencer marketing: 60% of influencers don't play by the rulesSubscribers only
According to an investigation by the DGCCRF into the commercial practices of influencers since 2021, six out of ten did not comply with regulations on...
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Increased possibilities for publicity of the DGCCRF's injunction measuresSubscribers only
A decree published on 30 December 2022, taken in application of the French law of 16 August 2022 on emergency measures to protect purchasing power, al...
Monday, December 19, 2022
Bulk sales: a communication from the DGCCRFSubscribers only
In 2021, the DGCCRF conducted an investigation to better understand the bulk cosmetics sector. Of the 132 operators checked, 57 showed anomalies in te...
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
No plastic in household compost, recommends French ANSESSubscribers only
Even if it is said to be “biodegradable” or “compostable”, no plastic should be placed in a domestic compost bin, warned ANSES in an expert opinion pu...
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
"Made in France": 15% of anomalies found by the DGCCRFSubscribers only
As the “Made in France” label celebrates its first anniversary, an investigation by the DGCCRF has just revealed 15% of anomalies among the profession...
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