FDA Studies Trace Element Content In Cosmetics; Guidance To Come?

In a study recently published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, FDA assessed levels of seven trace contaminants in 150 cosmetic products on the market. The agency says the survey will help it to “make appropriate decisions regarding elemental contaminants in cosmetics.”

An FDA-funded survey assessing concentrations of seven trace contaminants in cosmetic products on the U.S. market yielded results largely in line with reports from other markets, the agency says.

Appearing in the May/June issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Science, published by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, the study...

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