Background

The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body’s structure or functions.

Included in this definition are products such as skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial make-up preparations, shampoos, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpaste, deodorants, and any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.

Cosmetics are not subject to FDA premarket approval or mandatory establishment registration or ingredient reporting. It is the firm’s responsibility to assure that its cosmetic products and ingredients are safe and properly labeled, in full compliance with the law.

Relevant Regulations

• Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

• Code of Federal Regulation

Our Services

•  Formula and Packaging Review

•  FDA Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program

•  INCI Name Application

•  Consulting Service