FDA Determined To Update Cosmetics Regs After Claire’s Refuses To Recall Asbestos-Tainted Makeup
Executive Summary
The agency issued a safety alert March 5 advising consumers to avoid three makeup products sold – at least previously – in Claire’s stores, which cater to girls and young women. The situation throws into relief the limitations of the current regulatory framework for cosmetics, which FDA is committed to modernizing while exploring steps to improve oversight using existing tools.
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