ANALYSIS

Soap, cosmetic, or drug? FDA classification depends on what a product does, its ingredients, and its claims. Label wisely to avoid issues!

If you’ve shopped for sunscreen in the United States, you’ve likely noticed a limited range of active ingredients on the label. You’d be...

Soap has a classic image—basic, pure, just fats or oils saponified with an alkali like lye. But in today’s beauty and personal care...

Ah, “gluten-free” on a bag of flour? Makes sense. But on a face cream? Now that’s where things get interesting. As gluten-free claims pop...

Regulatory work is often seen as a necessary, compliance-focused aspect of the cosmetics industry. But a good regulatory strategy can...