FDA Appears To Be Prepping For Cosmetics Regulatory Changes, Ingredient Review
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Proposed regulatory reform legislation in the Senate would require FDA to review the safety of cosmetics ingredients, taking into account evaluations conducted by accredited third parties. In August, FDA requested quotes from the contractor community for developing a cosmetic hazard and risk assessment protocol and optional certification program “to show compliance with the protocol.”
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