Cosmetics: Regulatory Scenario in USA, EU and India
Abstract
The efficacy, safety, regulatory framework, and marketing of cosmetic products are the most important factors for the growth of the cosmetic industry. The safety of cosmetic goods is regulated by diverse regulatory bodies around the globe who all have their own rules and regulations. The regulations of cosmetics like, nomenclature, labeling, and safety of colorants(s) alter in different countries. Much stringent legislation exists in the European Union (EU) and The United States of America (USA) has very much stringent legislation in order to regulate the use of cosmetic products. The safety assessments of cosmetic products are affected by the different regulations of different regulatory bodies. Nevertheless, there is a need for harmonized regulations throughout the world. An attempt has been made in the present manuscript to compare the current regulatory scenario of cosmetics in the USA, EU, and India.
- Page Number : 127-139
- Keywords
Cosmetics, Safety Issues, Color Additives, Regulatory Guideline - DOI Number
10.15415/jptrm.2015.32010 -
Authors
- Dhull KDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak India
- Swagat TripathyIPCA Laboratories Limited, Kandivli (West) Mumbai, Maharashtra India
- Harish DurejaChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab-140401
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