FDA Has Eye On 'Non-Traditional Preservative' Use, Updates Internal Guide

 
• By Ryan Nelson

Growing use of "non-traditional preservative systems" has FDA's attention, and the agency is advising its inspectors and other compliance personnel to prioritize products labeled as "natural" and "no preservatives" in their sampling and analysis work. The agency's newly updated Cosmetics Compliance Program provides insight into areas of increasing focus for FDA officials.

Cosmetic products labeled as "natural" or preservative-free are top priorities in FDA's oversight work due to concerns about microbial contamination, based on an updated guide for internal use by agency personnel.

According to FDA, its "Compliance Programs provide instructions to FDA personnel for conducting activities to evaluate industry compliance with the Federal Food,

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