The Cosmetics Industry is Committed to Consumer Safety
On January 1, 2007, the Personal Care Products Council (formerly known as the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association) instituted a Consumer Commitment Code to provide consumers, regulators and other interested parties with a clear outline of the specific commitments and practices of cosmetic and personal care products companies to ensure the continued safety of all cosmetic products.
The Consumer Commitment Code goes beyond existing law by recommending (1) the reporting of serious and unexpected adverse consumer experiences with cosmetic products, a current requirement for prescription medicines; (2) the maintenance of a Safety Information Summary on cosmetic product and ingredient safety for products marketed in the U.S.; and (3) that certain safety substantiation be made available for inspection by the FDA.
The Personal Care Products Council's Board of Directors unanimously approved the development of the Code in 2005 to demonstrate the proactive and responsible approach to product safety supported by cosmetic and personal care manufacturers.
