Marc-André Vernhet
Director of Regulatory Affairs - EcoMundo
Marc-André Vernhet is Director of Regulatory Affairs, with more than twenty-three years of experience in international cosmetic product compliance. A specialist in regulatory strategy and risk management, he has supported the global launch of hundreds of products by integrating the regulatory requirements of the European, American, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets.
Leading multicultural teams, he has developed extensive expertise in regulatory communication, process optimization, and anticipating legislative developments.
Throughout his career, he has held positions within major groups such as Guerlain, Pierre Fabre, L’Occitane, Yves Rocher, and Nuxe, as well as professional representation roles in international committees. Trained as a lawyer, he combines scientific rigor, leadership, and strategic vision in support of responsible innovation.
Presentation
Microcurrents: where do cosmetic effects end and physiological effects begin?
The rise of microcurrent technologies—galvanic current, devices responsive to the skin’s electric field, and targeted micro-stimulation—is profoundly reshaping beauty care. These approaches promise visible improvements in skin quality, but they raise a central question: which claims and wording cause the stated action to go beyond the cosmetic realm and enter the domain of physiological effects?
This presentation will provide a clear overview of the regulatory boundaries surrounding these technologies, the criteria used to assess whether there is a genuine biological impact, and the implications for product classification. It will also address the challenges of compiling the PIF (Product Information File) and the CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) when dealing with mechanisms that remain only loosely regulated.
An essential session to anticipate reclassification risks and safeguard innovation.
EcoMundo is an international leader in regulatory compliance for chemicals and cosmetic products. The company supports over 500 clients through a unique combination of scientific and regulatory expertise and innovative software solutions, including the COSMETIC Factory platform, dedicated to managing and automating regulatory obligations.
Its multidisciplinary teams – chemical engineers, toxicologists, ecotoxicologists, legal experts, and developers – facilitate access to global markets by covering a wide range of regulations: REACH, GHS/CLP, biocides, cosmetics, SDS, MoCRA, and many others.
With a presence in Europe and North America, EcoMundo positions itself as a trusted partner, committed to innovation, the protection of human health and the environment, and the strategic support of industrial playersnavigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.