They are required for exporting cosmetic products to many countries outside the European Union. Their issue, previously handled by the ANSM, will now be the responsibility of the DGCCRF. Decree No.2024-1250, published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française on 31 December 2024, sets out the terms and dates of this transfer of responsibilities, as well as the consumer information procedures for bulk sales.

At the Cosmetic Valley’s 22nd Congress on Regulatory Issues - Fragrance & Cosmetics, held on 20 and 21 November 2024, DGCCRF representatives Virginie Gallerand, Nathalie Delion, Flore Pluvinage and Isabelle van Hamme presented the results of investigations carried out in 2023, gave an update on controls in 2024 and announced the outlook for 2025.

One year ago, Anses became a new player in the French cosmetics safety landscape. At the Cosmetic Valley’s 22nd Congress on Regulatory Issues - Fragrance & Cosmetics, Sandrine Charles and Élodie Lontsi presented the implementation of their new missions concerning the vigilance and evaluation of cosmetic substances and products.

Commerce, like many other sectors, must adapt to new consumer demands. To help brands rethink the way they sell their products, the VML foresight agency has published its Tomorrow’s Commerce report. This report contains valuable lessons for all manufacturers, including those in the beauty sector.

Although digital commerce is booming, physical stores remain essential locations for cosmetics brands. However, consumers are demanding unique experiences. In a recent article, trends consultancy Nelly Rodi imagined how physical distribution might reinvent itself in 2025.