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GRAS Ingredients in Cosmetics: Regulatory Reality Under US FDA and MoCRA
The term GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) is widely used in food regulation, but it is frequently misunderstood in the cosmetic industry. Many cosmetic manufacturers assume that if an ingredient is GRAS, it is automatically approved for cosmetic use. However, under the authority of the US FDA, GRAS status does not automatically apply to cosmetics.…