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FDA Targets Spring 2019 For Cosmetics Manufacturing Survey; PCPC Input Taken

 
• By Lauren Nardella

From the Personal Care Products Council’s standpoint, FDA’s planned survey of current manufacturing practices in the cosmetics sector isn’t necessary, but the group provided input to contractor RTI to help develop the instrument for optimal utility. Pending OMB approval, FDA aims to launch the survey in spring 2019.

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FDA is forging ahead with plans to survey cosmetics companies about their manufacturing processes, with industry input now taken into consideration.

Around 900 cosmetics establishments will be asked to participate in the survey and thereby improve FDA’s understanding of the current...

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