Is cosmetics regulated by FDA?
Is cosmetics regulated by FDA? Yes. FDA regulates cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Under this law, cosmetics must not be adulterated or misbranded. For example, they must be safe for consumers under labeled or customary conditions of use, and they must be properly labeled.
What does the FDA consider cosmetics?
What is a cosmetic? The FDA defines a cosmetic as a product (excluding pure soap) intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.
Do makeup products have to be FDA approved?
Under U.S. law, cosmetic products and ingredients do not need FDA approval before they go on the market. The one exception is color additives (other than coloring materials used in coal-tar hair dyes), which must be approved for their intended use.
What products have FDA approval?
- Human and animal drugs.
- Medical biologics.
- Medical devices.
- Food (including animal food)
- Tobacco products.
- Cosmetics.
- Electronic products that emit radiation.
