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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and Cosmetics: The Legal Backbone of US Cosmetic Regulation
The United States cosmetic industry operates under a powerful federal law that shapes how products are manufactured, labeled, marketed, and monitored. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) forms the foundation of cosmetic regulation in the United States and establishes the authority of the US FDA over cosmetic products. Every cosmetic brand—whether domestic…