Helpful Pages from Updated FDA Site

The FDA continues to update their website, clarifying and making things more understandable.  I love the new articles as they are very clear and easy to understand (as well as many of them being targetted to small and emerging business).  The only thing is that they are a little hard to find … I still can’t figure out the categorization and menu system!

Here’s a list of some of the more helpful pages, directly linked so they are easier to find:

General:

• Soap: FAQs
• Small Busiensses and Homade Cosmetics: Fact Sheet
• Color Additives in Cosmetics
• Fragrances in Cosmetics

Labeling:

• Overview of Labeling Requirements
• Cosmetic Labeling Guide

Label Claims:

• Alcohol Free
• Aromatherapy
• Hypoallergenic
• Organic
• Shelf Life and Expiration Dating

Specific Ingredients:

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids
• Beta Hydroxy Acids
• Talc
• Diethanolamine
• Parabens