Laws & regulations
The FEBEA reinforces its support to exporting companies
The FEBEA (Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté), the trade association representing in France the cosmetic industry (perfumery,...
US retailer to require third-party certification of personal care products
Whole Foods Market announced that all personal care products and cosmetics making an “organic” claim sold in its U.S. stores must be...
Cosmetics firms accused of price fixing in Switzerland
The Competition Commission may impose penalties against a number of perfumes and cosmetics brands accused of cartel-rules violations,...
Health Canada endorses the ISO GMP standard
The standard on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Cosmetic Products, which was adopted by the International Standards Organization...
Safety of cosmetics for babies: French health agency publishes its recommendations
The alert launched at the Autumn 2008 by a French association of medical professionals about the potential dangers of cosmetic products...
Algeria tightens the conditions for cosmetic imports
Prior authorization of the Ministry of commerce is now required before the marketing of cosmetic products on the Algerian market. The...
Commission warns Sweden to comply with EU rules on cosmetics
The European Commission has sent a “Reasoned Opinion” - the last step before a case is referred to the European Court of Justice - legal...
Certification of organic and natural cosmetic products in Europe: how to find one’s way
Among the topics addressed at the last breakfast-debate organized by the BeautyFull Club, the speech from Laurence Mulon taking stock of...
Nanoproducts: France recommends the precautionary principle
Too few studies and scientific data exist concerning exposure of consumers, workers and environment to nanoparticles, said the French...
France: new rules for advertising on cosmetics
The ARPP (Autorité de régulation professionnelle de la publicité), the non governmental body in charge of enacting and enforcing the...
