FDA Information

 
• The FDA Authority over Cosmetics
 
• Key Legal Concepts: "Interstate Commerce," "Adulterated," and "Misbranded"
 
• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
 
• FDA Laws and Regulations
 
• FDA Summary of Regulatory Requirements for Labeling of Cosmetics Marketed in the United States
 
• Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)
 
• Main FDA Cosmetics Resource Page
 
• FDA Cosmetic Labeling & Labeling Claims
 
• Cosmetic Labeling Guide
 
• FDA: CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21
 
• Cosmetic Ingredient Review - How does CIR work?

Over-the-counter Drugs verses Cosmetics
  Many cosmetic companies inadvertently make over-the-counter drug claims on their cosmetics.  Here are a variety of links to help you understand the difference and avoid this common mistake

 
• Understanding the Difference Between Drugs and Cosmetics
 
• FDA Status of OTC Rulemaking
 
• Helpful FDA Links

Good Manufacturing Practices

 
• Why Your Facility Should be GMP Compliant