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Cosmetics and Your Health - Objective Information Free from EHSO, the NIH, and others
Cosmetics and Your Health Information
- FDA's Latest News on Cosmetics and Cosmetic Regulations
- FDA Authority, Programs, and Policy
Overviews of legal, regulatory and policy issues related to cosmetics - Cosmetic Products and Ingredients
Information for consumers and industry - Cosmetic Labeling and Label Claims
What cosmetic labels can say and what they must say; what label claims mean - Information for Industry
Regulations, guidance, registration and other resources - International Activities
U.S. consumers purchase cosmetics from around the world. U.S. manufacturers export cosmetics. What is FDA's role? - Related Sites at FDA
Over-the-counter drugs, botanicals, cosmetic surgery, contact lenses, and more
Alerts
- FDA Completes Two Clinical Studies on the Safety of Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Cosmetic Products that Consumers Frequently Inquire About:
- AHAs and BHAs
- Animal Grooming Aids
- Aromatherapy
- Eye Products
- Hair Dyes and Lead Acetate used in Hair Dye Products
- Hair Loss and Hair Replacement Products
- Hair Removal Products
- Nail Care Products
- Skin Peeling Products
- Soap
- Suntan Products, Sunscreens, and Tanning
- Tattooing
- Thigh Creams
- Tretinoin Emollient Cream
- Weight Loss Products
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetics
- What precautions should consumers follow with respect to cosmetics?
- What is the shelf-life of cosmetics?
- What precautions should be taken if you use eye cosmetics?
- What precautions should be taken if you dye your hair?
- How do you protect children from the sun?
- When should you use sunscreen products?
- Is indoor tanning safe?
- Are cosmetics safe?
- What precautions should consumers follow with respect to cosmetics?
- What is FDA's authority over cosmetics?
- Does FDA require animal testing for cosmetics?
- What are cosmeceuticals?
- What are the differences between an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product and a cosmetic?
- What ingredients are prohibited from use in cosmetics?
- What is the shelf-life of cosmetics?
- What is aromatherapy?
- What precautions should you take when using eye cosmetics?
- What are hypoallergenic cosmetics?
- Are thigh creams safe?
- Are tatoos and permanent makeup safe?
- Are cosmetic products containing alpha hydroxy acids safe?
- Are hair dyes safe?
- What precautions should be taken if you dye your hair?
- Do cosmetics cause allergies?
- How do you protect children from the sun?
- Why is it important to use sunscreen?
- Who is most at risk of skin damage from the sun?
- Is indoor tanning safe?
- Why are there warning labels on bubble bath products for children?
- Are nitrosamines in cosmetics a health hazard?
Cosmetic Surgery and Appearance Issues
Cosmetic Safety, FDA Requirements and Programs
- Cosmetic Safety and FDA Authority
- Animal Testing
- Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion
- Color Additives
- Consumer Complaints about Cosmetic Products
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cosmeceuticals
- Crema De Belleza -- Manning (Spanish)
- Diethanolamine in Cosmetic Products
- Hair Spray Safety
- Imports
- Inspection of Cosmetics
- Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs versus Cosmetics
- Prohibited Ingredients and Related Safety Issues
- Recall Policies
- Reporting Problem Products to FDA
- Shelf Life - Expiration Date
Cosmetic Labeling and Labeling Terms
- Cosmetic Labeling
- FDA's Cosmetic Labeling Manual (October 1991) Booklet. A summary of regulatory requirements for labeling of cosmetics marketed in the United States.
- Cosmetic Ingredients: Understanding the Puffery
- Alcohol Free
- Cruelty Free - Not Tested in Animals
- Fragrance Free and Unscented
- Hypoallergenic
Cosmetics of Interest to Specific Groups
Cosmetic Information for Industry
