Alpha hydroxy acids consumer education, label warnings under consideration by FDA.

FDA CONSIDERING AHA CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM, WARNING LABEL REQUIREMENTS as part of its safety determination for the lactic acid and glycolic acid families, FDA Office of Cosmetics and Colors Director John Bailey, MD, told the Cosmetics Ingredient Review Expert Panel at its June 6 meeting in Washington, D.C. Bailey noted the agency is considering these requirements while it works with the National Toxicology Program to conduct toxicological studies and gather safety data on alpha hydroxy acids.