FDA Warns PhytoCeuticals For Adulterated Cosmetics, Cancer Claims
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Agency’s most recently posted warning letters to skin-care marketers include one to PhytoCeuticals for adulterated cosmetics, following an inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility. Osea Internacional and Face Naturals also draw warnings for claims that identify their products as unapproved drugs.
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