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FDA's jurisdiction active AFTER product released to market


FDA's jurisdiction active AFTER product released to market
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Added January 1, 2018
Updated July 16, 2025

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FDA is only able to regulate cosmetics after products are released to the marketplace. Neither cosmetic products nor cosmetic ingredients are reviewed or approved by FDA before they are sold to the public. FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before marketing. If, however, the safety of a cosmetic product has not been substantiated, the product’s label must read: “WARNING: The safety of this product has not been determined.”

FDA does not have the authority to require manufacturers to register their cosmetic establishments, file data on ingredients, or report cosmetic-related injuries. To keep abreast of such information, FDA maintains a voluntary data collection program. Cosmetic companies that wish to participate in the program forward data to FDA

Source: fda.gov

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