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Editorial
. 2023 Jan 1;22(1):98-100.

Non-adherence to Labeling Standards Can Misrepresent Safety of Ingredients in Cosmetic Cleansers

David Mays, Adam Friedman, James Kennedy, James Yiannias, Jill Morgan
  • PMID: 36607752
Editorial

Non-adherence to Labeling Standards Can Misrepresent Safety of Ingredients in Cosmetic Cleansers

David Mays et al. J Drugs Dermatol. .

Abstract

US Labeling requirements for cosmetic products are established by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 701.3).1 Over 16,000 cosmetic ingredients names have been documented and ingredient nomenclature resources are recommended by the USFDA for use by manufacturers and suppliers.

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