Cosmetics

Explanations, regulations, court decisions, proposals, final rules, guidance, and other news regarding the safety and purity, labeling, additives, and packaging of cosmetic products. Discussion of required label statements, federal preemption, and the voluntary registration of establishments are featured. Select from the list of Cosmetics products below:

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Cardiovascular risk in antidiabetic therapies; guidance

The FDA released a guidance making recommendations about how to demonstrate that a new antidiabetic therapy to treat type 2 diabetes is not associated with an unacceptable increase in cardiovascular risk.

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Orphan product development grants available

The FDA's Office of Orphan Product Development (OPD) will give grants totaling over $14 million in fiscal year (FY) 2010 for orphan product studies. The office anticipates similar funding for FY 2011.

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