Cosmetics Reg Reform Ill-Situated As Trump, FDA Explore 'Burden Reduction'

Any movement to advance proposed cosmetics reform legislation could be seen as running counter to President Trump's executive orders earlier this year, which now have FDA centers seeking "broad public comment" on how to achieve "meaningful burden reduction."

Business woman caught up in red tape being cut free with scissors

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which houses the Office of Cosmetics and Colors, is among FDA units seeking public input on potential regulatory burden reductions, in line with executive orders issued by President Donald Trump.

FDA-regulated industries were optimistic that the change in the White House could lead to regulatory streamlining under Trump's pro-business agenda...

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