http://www.fda.gov/ en http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc FDA information on cosmetics and the common ingredient talc: FDA has received questions about the safety of talc and whether talc contains harmful contaminants. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:52:24 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/lead-acetate-progressive-hair-dye-products Brief summary of FDA regulatory and safey issues related to the use of lead acetate in "progressive" hair dyes. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:37:34 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/lead-acetate-progressive-hair-dye-products http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-dyes FDA Fact Sheet on safety and regulatory issues related to various types of hair dyes and hair dye products. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:36:53 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-dyes http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/potential-contaminants-cosmetics/lead-cosmetics FDA information on the potential contaminant lead in cosmetic products. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:36:06 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/potential-contaminants-cosmetics/lead-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-names/color-additives-permitted-use-cosmetics Table of color additives permitted for use in cosmetics provided as a quick reference to help in determining which color additives may be used in different types of cosmetics. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:34:43 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-names/color-additives-permitted-use-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-smoothing-products-release-formaldehyde-when-heated Information on FDA, OSHA actions regarding "Brazilian Blowout" and similar "professional use only" hair smoothing products. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:01:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-smoothing-products-release-formaldehyde-when-heated http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations/fda-authority-over-cosmetics-how-cosmetics-are-not-fda-approved-are-fda-regulated An overview of FDA's authority over cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:54:19 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations/fda-authority-over-cosmetics-how-cosmetics-are-not-fda-approved-are-fda-regulated http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-products FDA safety and regulatory resources on hair dyes, straighteners, and other hair products, for consumers, salon professionals, and manufacturers. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:56:28 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/hair-products http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/salon-professionals-fact-sheet FDA information on cosmetics and salons for consumers and spa and salon professionals. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:21 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/salon-professionals-fact-sheet http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/potential-contaminants-cosmetics/microbiological-safety-and-cosmetics Cosmetics can become harmful to consumers if they’re contaminated with harmful microorganisms, such as certain bacteria and fungi. FDA is looking closely at the microbiological safety of cosmetics. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:34:56 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/potential-contaminants-cosmetics/microbiological-safety-and-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-cosmetics Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of human-made chemicals used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. These PFAS are used in cosmetics to condition and smooth the skin, making it appear shiny, or to affect product consistency and texture. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:14:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/form-2511-registration-cosmetic-product-establishment Instructions for using the Online FDA Form 2511 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:01:03 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/form-2511-registration-cosmetic-product-establishment http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/form-2512-cosmetic-product-ingredient-statement Instructions for using the Online FDA Form 2512 Cosmetic Product Ingredient Statement as part of the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:05:24 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/form-2512-cosmetic-product-ingredient-statement http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/small-businesses-homemade-cosmetics-fact-sheet FDA Fact Sheet for small, emerging, and home-based businesses producing cosmetics. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:51:39 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/small-businesses-homemade-cosmetics-fact-sheet http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/allergens-cosmetics This page provides information about common allergens found in cosmetic products, possible symptoms of allergic reactions, testing for allergens and FDA’s activities on allergens in cosmetics. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:24:40 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/allergens-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-exporters/online-applications-export-certificates-cosmetics Firms may apply for an export certificate for cosmetic products via the Certificate Application Process (CAP) online. CAP is one of three modules within the CFSAN Export Certification Application and Tracking System (CFSAN eCATS) that can be accessed through the FDA Industry Systems (FIS).<br /> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:55:13 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-exporters/online-applications-export-certificates-cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-exporters/cosmetics-export-certificate-faqs If you are exporting cosmetic products or ingredients to other countries or plan to do so, you need to be aware of U.S. legal and regulatory issues regarding exported cosmetics as well as the requirements of the countries to which you export. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:59:58 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-exporters/cosmetics-export-certificate-faqs http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/omb-burden-statement-fda-form-2511-and-2512 Burden statement for Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program, OMB Approval No. 0910-0599, FDA Form 2511 and 2512 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:28 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/online-registration-voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program-vcrp/omb-burden-statement-fda-form-2511-and-2512 http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/wrinkle-treatments-and-other-anti-aging-products FDA information on wrinkle creams and lotions. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:00:33 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/wrinkle-treatments-and-other-anti-aging-products http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-consumers-cosmetics/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-reaction-side-effect-cosmetic-product Information on reporting an adverse reaction or side effect to a cosmetic product to FDA. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:58:37 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-consumers-cosmetics/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-reaction-side-effect-cosmetic-product