Product not FDA tested/evaluated??

[beau's mama]

I stumbled across a site & there was a legal disclaimer that stated " Products have not been tested or evaluated by the FDA". Is that safe & legal?

OK, I don't know all the ins & outs, but don't cosmetics have to be registered with the FDA? And if they are registered, doesn't some kind of "challenge testing" have to be done? Is that done independently (on your own) or some kind of FDA testing lab? Am I making sense here?

I'm just wondering where the "no test/eval by FDA" fits in & why it was even stated

Thanks

Sharon

[dovestudios]

Here is an article that may help:

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/398_cosm.html

...specifically this quote: "Although companies are not required to substantiate performance claims or conduct safety testing, if safety has not been substantiated, the product's label must read "WARNING: The safety of this product has not been determined."

Edited to add this link also: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-206.html

...and this quote: "Manufacturers are not required to register their cosmetic establishments, file data on ingredients, or report cosmetic-related injuries to FDA. However, companies are encouraged to register their establishments and file Cosmetic Product Ingredient Statements with FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)."

Hope this helps!

Donna

[beau's mama]

Donna,

Thanks so much for the links! Very informative...I printed it out & added it my notebook.

I have to give all of you your much deserved props:bow::bow:

That is a lot of info to take in, but so necessary.

Sharon