FDA Cosmetics Director Katz Retires After 22 Years; Manga To Lead OCAC On Acting Basis

Linda Katz presided over a two-decade-long effort to boost FDA’s authority over cosmetic product safety during her time as director of the Office of Cosmetics and Colors. She will retire in January.

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Linda Katz, director of the US Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors, will retire 11 January, following 22 years leading the agency’s cosmetics regulatory efforts.

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