The 23rd edition of the Regulatory Issues Congress – Perfumes & Cosmetics was held on November 19 and 20 in Chartres and brought together more than 650 participants , both in person and remotely.

These two content-rich days allowed regulatory affairs departments from around the world (10% international participants) to take stock of developments in the sector, through 16 presentations.

This new edition allowed the entire sector to come together to take stock of the developments that are impacting our industry today and to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.

Throughout the congress, participants benefited from a comprehensive overview of regulatory news: environmental and societal regulations, water-related issues, PFAS, developments in the European cosmetics regulation, as well as institutional perspectives presented by industry experts. Several technical topics were also addressed, including perfume ingredients (CMRs, endocrine disruptors, IFRA 52), REACH and CLP guidelines, and new expectations regarding packaging with PPWR, recyclability, and sorting instructions.

The program also highlighted international issues, with a focus on regulations in China and the United States, as well as insights into the concrete impacts for our businesses. Invaluable discussions also took place with French authorities, including ANSES and DGCCRF , who shared their analyses and experiences. Innovation was also featured, with a presentation dedicated to the role of artificial intelligence in safety assessment.

Alongside these sessions, the Chartres Evening, organised with the support of Chartres Métropole, allowed discussions to continue in a friendly setting, promoting quality exchanges between participants.

THANK YOU

• Thank you to all the participants for their presence.
• Thank you to the speakers for the quality of their contributions.
• Thank you to the members of the Congress Scientific Committee for their involvement in the development of the program.
• Thank you to Chartres Métropole for hosting the delegates for their friendly evening at the Town Hall.
• Thanks to sponsors BLOOM Regulatory , BIORIUS - Your cosmetic regulatory expert , Centric Software , EPPA , IFIS COSMETIQUE , INSTITUT SCIENTIS , Intertek , Lisam , OVERPRINT GROUP , Registrar Corp , REGULOO

Join us on November 18 & 19, 2026 , for the 24th edition of the Regulatory Issues - Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress

Congress organised by COSMETIC VALLEY, in partnership with Chartres Métropole, FEBEA, SFC.

The Cosm’Innov international congress will be held on 20 and 21 May 2026 in Orléans (France) and online!

Back for its sixth edition, this unmissable congress will bring together the major players in cosmetic research and innovation, and highlight recent scientific advances in relation to the major challenges of tomorrow.

The scientific committee of the congress invites you to respond to the following question: how can we invent cosmetics that serve the skin, the planet, the individual and the future?

Lipids & Cosmetics 2026: Discover the program and take advantage of the Early Booking rate!

The international scientific congress Lipids & Cosmetics returns for a new edition dedicated to research and innovations on lipids in cosmetics .
Join us in Bordeaux, or online, to exchange ideas, discover and anticipate industry trends.

👉 Register before November 21, 2025 and benefit from the Early Booking rate: 20% off the initial price. https://www.lipids-cosmetics.com/fr/registration/67e40260c17cd3719cd00c29

This edition's program includes 4 themes:

• Ingredients & Raw Materials Supply : bio-based, green catalysis, plant-based valorization

• Processes & Development : fermentation, enzyme synthesis, sustainable alternatives

• Formulation & Sensoriality : stability, performance, sensoriality

• Lipids & Biological Properties : AI, lipidomics, microbiome, hair protection

🎤 Discover exclusive Keynote presentations from: EVONIK, CHECKERSPOT, L'ORÉAL, GENEL. Also featuring major industry players: AAK Sweden, Gattefossé, LVMH Research, Silab, Universities…

👉 Discover the full program : https://www.lipids-cosmetics.com/fr/programme

In parallel with the congress:
📌 Would you like to present your work in written format? Submit a poster : deadline December 12, 2025
📚 Are you presenting a conference or a poster? Publish your work in the COSMETICS MDPI journal (Impact Factor 3.2)
🎉 Networking evening : cruise on the Garonne, cocktail and dance party

👉 Don't miss this unique opportunity for networking and innovation!
[ I discover the program and I register ]

An event organised by COSMETIC VALLEY, in partnership with ITERG and the University of Bordeaux, with the support of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and the Nouvelle Aquitaine Development Agency.

Contacts

Fanny AUDOUIT - [email protected]

Nathalie SIMONIN - [email protected]

www.lipids-cosmetics.com

The 7th edition of the OLFACTION & PERSPECTIVES congress , co-organized by COSMETIC VALLEY and ISIPCA , will be held on March 19, 2026 in Bois-Colombes (92) and in digital format .

An unmissable event for professionals, researchers and creators in the world of olfaction , this event will bring together nearly 200 participants to discuss current and future issues in perfume , at the crossroads of science, technology and creativity.

⏰ Only a few days left to be part of the program! Submit your communication before November 14th.

The scientific committee invites researchers, industrialists and creators to share their work, ideas and innovations in one of the following 5 thematic areas :

• Artificial Intelligence & Perfume : creation, prediction, emotions, retail, personalization

• Olfaction and its uses : well-being, health, education, culture, diagnostics

• Perfumes: innovative design & processes : formulation, sustainable ingredients, new regulations

• Odor perception : physiology, genetic and cultural variability

• Climate change & odors : species adaptation, plant biodiversity

Submit your proposal without delay!

👉 Oral presentations must be submitted HERE by November 14, 2025

👉 Do you prefer to present your innovations or work in written format?

Submit a summary of your scientific poster HERE , and present it at the congress.

📍 An event organised by COSMETIC VALLEY and ISIPCA , with the support of the Boucle Nord de Seine territory and the city of Bois-Colombes .

📩 For any questions: [email protected]
🌐 www.olfaction-perspectives.fr

Regulations, AI, Sustainable Development: the cosmetics industry faces its new challenges!

On November 19 & 20, 2025, don't miss the 23rd Regulatory Issues Congress for Perfumes & Cosmetics in Chartres (L'Illiade) or online !

This unmissable event will bring together more than 650 professionals from the regulatory sector , for two days of conferences , discussions and networking around the major regulatory changes in the sector.

A program at the heart of current issues

• Environment & society : PFAS, recyclability, transparency, social responsibility…
• Security & innovation : AI in the service of regulations, cosmetovigilance, DGCCRF inspections…
• Europe & international : CPR, REACH, CLP, IFRA 52, MOCRA, FDA, China…
• Packaging & sustainable development : PPWR, minimal packaging, recycled materials, sorting instructions…

A unique dialogue experience

• Interactive sessions with authorities , industry representatives and experts
• Sessions hosted by FEBEA
• Concrete feedback from experience
• A friendly evening at Chartres Town Hall on November 19th at 7pm

25 leading speakers

Among the experts expected:

• Anses : Sandrine Charles, Élodie Lontsi
• Coty : Marc Pissavini
• Cosmetics Europe : Gerald Renner
• DGCCRF : Virginie Gallerand
• EPPA : Meglena Mihova
• FEBEA : Stéphanie Lumbers
• Givaudan : Frédéric Lebreux
• L'Oréal : Orsalie Kriekoukis
• LVMH Research : Régine Frétard
• SGS : Audrey Guibet
• European Commission : George Manikas
• ...

📌 Practical information

Location: L’Illiade – RD 32 – 28000 Chartres or digitally
Opening Hours: Wednesday 19/11: 9am – 6:40pm (Evening at 7pm) & Thursday 20/11: 9am – 5:30pm

🗣️ Simultaneous translation into English
🚌 Free shuttles Paris ↔ Chartres

Full program & registration: http://www.congres-parfumscosmetiques.com

An event organized by COSMETIC VALLEY, with the support of Chartres Métropole, in partnership with FEBEA and SFC