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FDA Says Probiotic Cosmetics Could Be Adulterated, ‘Good’ Bacteria Or Not

 
• By Ryan Nelson

The agency told Rose Sheet it’s unaware of any health concerns related to probiotic cosmetic use, but it’s currently reviewing product labeling and available literature on the subject. Companies should be aware that by current regulatory standards, probiotic-containing cosmetics may well be adulterated.

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There’s a growing market for probiotic cosmetics purporting to balance, restore or otherwise affect skin’s microbiome, and it has FDA’s attention.

An FDA rep told Rose Sheet Sept. 19 that the agency is reviewing publicly available information, including cosmetic product labeling...

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