Cosmetic reporting
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA is requesting public comments on Cosmetic Product Voluntary Reporting Program, agency announces in June 13 Federal Register 1notice. Information sought by FDA includes feedback on necessity of the program and ways to improve it. Agency notes electronic filing system, expected to reduce burden on manufacturers, likely will be implemented this summer. FDA estimates annual total hour burden at 742 hours, 75% of the burden reported in 2002 due to drop in submissions. "However, the number of respondents doubled, and FDA attributes this to increased interest in the program," agency states, adding it expects an uptick in submissions in the next three years. Comments are due Aug. 12...