Comments on: How to Label Cosmetic Products http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/ Cosmetic science resource site where you can learn all about cosmetic chemistry Mon, 21 May 2012 15:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Perry http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-5951 Perry Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:40:51 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-5951 In the US, the only regulations are related to OTC products, not cosmetics. In the EU, there are regulations about expiration dates. In the US, the only regulations are related to OTC products, not cosmetics. In the EU, there are regulations about expiration dates.

]]> By: Aisha http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-5950 Aisha Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:35:57 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-5950 Are there any regulations on labeling and expiration dates/shelf life dates? Are there any regulations on labeling and expiration dates/shelf life dates?

]]> By: Perry http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-3058 Perry Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:04:41 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-3058 @Tiffany - it really depends on the claims you make. If you are making medical claims then that would make them a drug and they would be regulated differently. However, stick to cosmetic claims (makes things look better, improves appearance of...) and then you can follow the cosmetic rules. If you are worried about it, you should check with a lawyer. We are not lawyers here so don't take what we say as legal advice. @Tiffany – it really depends on the claims you make. If you are making medical claims then that would make them a drug and they would be regulated differently. However, stick to cosmetic claims (makes things look better, improves appearance of…) and then you can follow the cosmetic rules.

If you are worried about it, you should check with a lawyer. We are not lawyers here so don’t take what we say as legal advice.

]]> By: Tiffany http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-3057 Tiffany Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:00:11 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-3057 BTW not sure why my avatar is a grumpy face.. sorry BTW not sure why my avatar is a grumpy face.. sorry

]]> By: Tiffany http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-3056 Tiffany Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:59:51 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-3056 Even if it's for stretch marks, scars, and the likes? Even if it’s for stretch marks, scars, and the likes?

]]> By: Perry http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-3055 Perry Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:37:08 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-3055 Saying they are moisturizers does not make them a drug. You do not need to write the statement that you have indicated. You just need to properly label the ingredient list, the product description, the amount in the bottle, the business location and the other things outlined in the post. Saying they are moisturizers does not make them a drug. You do not need to write the statement that you have indicated. You just need to properly label the ingredient list, the product description, the amount in the bottle, the business location and the other things outlined in the post.

]]> By: Tiffany http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-3054 Tiffany Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:51:14 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-3054 At what point do I need to write "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease"? I am looking to make all natural (aside from synthetic preservatives though I'm testing natural ones such as NataPres first) skin care products and I want to label them correctly. I intend to write that they are used for moisturizing, etc but I read that makes them a drug not a cosmetic.. I need help! Thanks! At what point do I need to write “These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease”? I am looking to make all natural (aside from synthetic preservatives though I’m testing natural ones such as NataPres first) skin care products and I want to label them correctly. I intend to write that they are used for moisturizing, etc but I read that makes them a drug not a cosmetic.. I need help!

Thanks!

]]> By: Perry http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-2824 Perry Sun, 22 May 2011 13:06:00 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-2824 It is a violation of the INCI naming rules however, this is unlikely to be something that the FDA would take action against. What would be the benefit of using "and" rather than proper naming rules? It is a violation of the INCI naming rules however, this is unlikely to be something that the FDA would take action against. What would be the benefit of using “and” rather than proper naming rules?

]]> By: Shalini http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-2822 Shalini Sun, 22 May 2011 12:32:43 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-2822 is there any legal implications if i used "and" on the methyl (and) propyl paraben as my ingredients? is there any legal implications if i used “and” on the methyl (and) propyl paraben as my ingredients?

]]> By: Perry http://chemistscorner.com/how-to-label-cosmetic-products/#comment-2675 Perry Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:38:20 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=211#comment-2675 no you do not use the 'and'. You use the specific INCI name for the individual ingredients. no you do not use the ‘and’. You use the specific INCI name for the individual ingredients.

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