Cosmetics do not require pre-market FDA approval, but if you make drug claims — such as treating eczema or protecting against moisture loss beyond cosmetic intent — the product may be regulated as an OTC drug under 21 CFR. Your cosmetic chemist should help you craft compliant label claims. AJ Cosmo Labs connects you with chemists who have regulatory fluency built in.
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