Does the FDA regulate labeling of cosmetics?
Does the FDA regulate labeling of cosmetics? FDA regulates cosmetic labeling under the authority of both the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA).
FDA regulates cosmetic labeling under the authority of both the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA).
What should be on a cosmetic label?
In brief, the label for a cosmetic must contain:
- Identity of the product (what it is)
- Net Contents (how much is in the package)
- Ingredient declaration (what it’s made of)
- Any required warning labels.
What are the minimum requirements for labeling products?
All product labels must have the following four required statements:
- an identity statement.
- a net weight statement.
- a list of ingredients.
- company name and address.
Do you have to label ingredients on beauty products?
Declaration of Ingredients
Cosmetics produced or distributed for retail sale to consumers for their personal care are required to bear an ingredient declaration (21 CFR 701.3).
