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December 8, 2011 Why was the public meeting called, and what did FDA hope to accomplish from it? The purpose of this public meeting was to provide stakeholders an opportunity to present information regarding cosmetic microbiological safety. FDA is seeking …
FAQs Main Page What ingredients are prohibited from use in cosmetics? With the exception of color additives and a few prohibited ingredients, a cosmetic manufacturer may use almost any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without an …
FAQs Main Page What is the shelf life of cosmetics? The shelf life for eye-area cosmetics is more limited than for other products. Because of repeated microbial exposure during use by the consumer and the risk of eye infections, some industry experts …
FAQs Main Page Where can I learn more about cosmetic safety and how cosmetics are regulated? Please visit FDA's main Cosmetics page, where you will find links to information on cosmetic labeling and label claims, product and ingredient safety, …
Raw material suppliers who provide bulk ingredients to cosmetic product manufacturers often ask how FDA’s regulations apply to them. The legal definition of “cosmetic” includes finished products and their components. While the basic requirements for safety …
If you are shipping cosmetics to the United States from another country, see “For Importers.” If you are shipping cosmetics from the United States to another country, see “For Exporters.” For Importers: If you have questions about U.S. Customs …
A list of non-governmental publications of interest to the cosmetic industry created by FDA.
Cosmetics manufacturers and distributors may need to work with government agencies other than FDA. Here is a list of agencies you may need to know about, and why: FDA has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with a number of other entities in …
FAQs Main Page Do cosmetics contain harmful contaminants, such as lead? What does FDA do to guard against them? Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, cosmetics must be safe for consumers when used as intended. If a cosmetic is harmful to …
FAQs Main Page What precautions should you take when using eye cosmetics? If you use eye cosmetics, FDA urges you to follow these safety tips: If any eye cosmetic causes irritation, stop using it immediately. If irritation persists, see a doctor. Avoid …
FAQs Main Page What precautions should you take if you dye your hair? People who dye their hair should follow these safety precautions: Do a patch test before using dye on your hair. Here's how: Rub a tiny bit of the dye on the inside of your elbow or …
FAQs Main Page What are "hypoallergenic" cosmetics? Hypoallergenic cosmetics are products that manufacturers claim produce fewer allergic reactions than other cosmetic products. Consumers with hypersensitive skin, and even those with "normal …
FAQs Main Page Are all "personal care products" regulated as cosmetics? Are some drugs or "cosmeceuticals"? People often use the term "personal care products" to refer to a wide variety of items that we commonly find in the …
For use in the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program Use this list to determine the Product Category Code that you enter on Form FDA 2512. Each Product Category Code consists of a two-digit number, which indicates the general category, and a letter, …
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE, is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle. The resources below provide safety and regulatory information on BSE and cosmetics, as well as other FDA-regulated products. Background Regulatory Resources Exports …
FAQs Main Page If cosmetics are not FDA-approved, how are they regulated? FDA-regulated does not mean FDA-approved. FDA does not have the legal authority to approve cosmetics before they go on the market, although we do approve color additives used in them …
FAQs Main Page Does FDA require animal testing for cosmetics? The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act does not specifically require the use of animals in testing cosmetics for safety, nor does it subject cosmetics to FDA premarket approval. However, FDA …
FAQs Main Page Does FDA approve the color additives used in cosmetics? If so, how does FDA determine their safety? FDA regulates color additives used in the United States, including those used in food, dietary supplements, drugs, cosmetics, and medical …
The information above must appear on the label of the outer container which usually is a box, folding carton, wrapper etc. holding the inner (immediate) container. The immediate container holding the cosmetic product also is the outer container if it is …
