Think FDA Inspections Are Painful Now? These Could Be The Good Old Days

ICMAD's recent regulatory workshop offered perspective from FDA's Linda Katz and industry experts on the inspection process for cosmetics facilities under current law. It's clear that FDA inspections can be an ordeal, but that would pale in comparison to challenges that could arise under the proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act.

Inspector removing a white card with Inspector sign from the inner pocket of his jacket. Conceptual of health, business or other inspection coming over unannounced.

Cosmetics reform legislation under consideration in the US could provide a number of benefits to industry – from renewed consumer faith in the safety of cosmetic products to possible preemption of state laws – but it also could raise significant new challenges for companies subject to inspections.

FDA's Linda Katz, director of the Office of Cosmetics and Colors, discussed the current inspection process May 18 at the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and

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