A congress of regulatory experts
In recent years, regulatory pressure on cosmetics companies has increased significantly. In addition to cosmetics regulations, there are now chemical regulations, environmental regulations and, in the context of exports, international regulations.
For 26 years, COSMED, as a privileged partner of the French and European authorities in charge of the cosmetics sector, has been offering an in-depth analysis of this regulatory ‘overlap’ at its annual Regulatory Congress and sharing with the authorities and partner associations the interpretations essential for proper integration within companies
Cosmed Regulatory Conference: 350 participants – Reserve your place for 1 and 2 April 2026
This conference is one of the largest gatherings of cosmetics manufacturers on regulatory issues. Over two days, company executives and managers responsible for regulatory affairs, research and development, toxicology and quality engineering can discuss their issues with regulatory authorities, partner associations and other professionals in the sector, while learning about future challenges.
Feedback on the 2025 edition
1 April – Regulations in France/Europe
National authorities
- ANSES: current vigilance measures and future prospects
Sandrine CHARLES-POUCEL – Scientific Project Manager, Reach/CLP/PE Unit, Risk Assessment Directorate – ANSES and Elodie LONTSI – Scientific Project Manager (Cosmetovigilance and Tattoo Vigilance) – ANSES
- DGCCRF: Review of inspections and upcoming topics, focus on Good Manufacturing Practices
Office 5B Health Products and Services and Personal Services – DGCCRF
- European Commission: news and upcoming projects
Progress report on the revision of the cosmetics regulation, impact of the Omnibus simplification on cosmetics and revision of the Recommendation on sunscreen products
Sylwia Jaczewska – Legal Officer – European Commission
- GMP: from theory to practice, mastering risk analysis. Methods and practical cases for effective application in business
Speaker to be selected
- Ingredient monitoring: anticipating changes (CLP, REACH, SCCS). CLP, REACH, SCCS, etc. Classifications, restrictions and projects to follow to remain compliant
Sybille MILLET – Regulatory Affairs Manager – COSMED
- Claims & responsible communication: Green Claims, misleading claims directive and other tools for action
Sylvie GALLAGE-ALWIS – Partner – SIGNATURE LITIGATION
Julie JOSEPH – Ethics Manager – ARPP
- Round table: PFAS: how to prepare for the new regulations? From French to European regulations: anticipating and taking action. And internationally?
Olivier GRAS – Head of Office – Directorate-General for Risk Prevention – Ministry for Ecological Transition
Moktaria GATOUI – Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Officer – Eurofins ATS
Marie GARCIA – Regulatory Affairs Manager – Pharma & Beauty Group
Sandra BOUCHET – Regulatory Compliance & Product Safety Manager – ALBEA
Morgane CIEZKI – Quality Assurance Manager – SOPHIM
2 April – International regulations
- Overview of international inspection and control feedback
Marie Magnan – Regulatory Affairs Manager, COSMED & Catherine APOLINARIO – Regulatory Affairs Manager, COSMED
ASIA
- Navigating Japanese cosmetics regulations: challenges and opportunities
Haruhi IWAKI, Ph.D. – Director, Science Department – Japan Cosmetic Industry Association
- China: The latest regulatory news you won’t want to miss
Speaker to be selected
MIDDLE EAST
- Saudi Arabia: The specific features that differentiate its cosmetics regulations from the rest of the GCC
Speaker to be selected
- Dubai: Focus on the latest regulatory developments and projects
Speaker to be selected
AMERICAN CONTINENT
- Latin America: Regulatory update for cosmetics and chemical inventories and impacts for Europe
Melissa OWEN – AMBIENTELEGAL
- Andean Community: Quick overview of requirements for your products
Speaker to be selected
- Exporting to the USA: How customs can help you navigate between product fees and aluminium
Marc FABRE-GARRUS – Head of Economic Action and Business Mission – Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxes
- USA: Washington: When local American regulations make a difference
Shari Franjevic – Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Implementation Planner – Washington State Department of Ecology
For further information, please contact Stéphanie Miraton: stephanie@cosmed.fr
