🚨 NEW DRAFT GUIDANCE: FDA releases "Questions and Answers Regarding Mandatory Cosmetics Recalls" under MoCRA. Covers criteria, process & industry expectations for mandatory recall authority. Review & comment at https://t.co/PtWUpY3HmE. #Cosmetics #FDA #MoCRA

Manicures and pedicures are a great way to treat yourself; however, be careful with nail polish around children. Some nail polish may contain harmful ingredients. For #nailcare safety tips, visit: https://t.co/mjPk9eM7OC

Wear false eyelashes or extensions? Check the ingredients before using their adhesives. Remember that the eyelids are delicate, and an allergic reaction, irritation, or other injury in the eye area can be particularly troublesome. Learn more. https://t.co/MqKFB7fP4Y.

Buyer beware! Some cosmetic products re-sold over the Internet or offered for sale in flea markets may be past their shelf life, already used, diluted, or tampered with. They may even be counterfeit “fake” versions of the product you think you’re buying. https://t.co/iykHxa9tnJ

It’s #NationalWomensHealthandFitnessDay! Do you know if the deodorant you use is considered to be a cosmetic or a drug? Or maybe both? Don’t sweat- we’ve got the answer here. https://t.co/0vQO7cuxLZ

Dyeing your hair for #Fall? 🍁🎃🍂 Remember to do a patch test even if you’ve used the dye before. https://t.co/QecSC6Inil

#DYK cosmetics branded as ‘natural’ or ‘organic,’ may contain ingredients from plants that are toxic, irritating, or likely to cause allergic reactions when applied to the skin? Learn more about FDA’s Poisonous Plant Database. #NationalIndoorPlantWeek https://t.co/IHauRippOw

Celebrate #AmericanBusinessWomensDay with cosmetics resources for women who manufacture homemade cosmetics for their small business or salon in the U.S. https://t.co/kTn6MpAJrl

A tattoo might be a bigger deal than you might think! Before you get a new tattoo, consider the risks and #ThinkBeforeYouInk. https://t.co/7orNAVwJTt

Tell FDA if you experience a reaction after using a cosmetic product, such as a rash, redness, burn, hair loss, headache, infection, illness or any other unexpected reaction, whether or not it required medical treatment. #PainAwarenessMonth https://t.co/N16KxiIszE

Today, FDA announced the launch of FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products designed to facilitate the public’s ability to query real-time adverse event data on cosmetic products. https://t.co/zQgJPpp1OM

#DYK that @US_FDA has cosmetics resources for teachers and students? Take a minute to learn more about the cosmetics that you may use every day. #backtoschool https://t.co/gJwL4hpYjJ

September is National Skin Care Awareness Month, and the FDA regulates the safety of cosmetics like lotions, powders, cleansers, and creams. Find out how the FDA regulates cosmetics at: https://t.co/nk3bdwgfyd

#DYK not all “personal care products,” including those you might use during and after pregnancy, such as stretch mark treatments or creams for treating irritated or cracked nipples, are cosmetics? Learn more. #BreastfeedingMonth https://t.co/wHE3ByYZQx

#DYK that not all ingredients can be used in cosmetics? Find out which ingredients are prohibited or restricted. https://t.co/ZF5gWhCyiA

Since #cosmetics is a global industry, FDA is involved in a number of cosmetic international activities. Learn more about FDA’s role. https://t.co/hn3dENHBp8

If a tattoo, shampoo, deodorant, or lotion gives you a bad reaction, please tell FDA! If you don’t, we won’t know. https://t.co/N16KxiHUK6

If you’re not sure what a “cosmeceutical” is, you’re not alone. Check this out. https://t.co/i7gMBgQAr3

This #NationalToothFairyDay find out if your toothpaste is a cosmetic, a drug, or …maybe both?🧚🦷Find out. https://t.co/iJkrAdEcIZ

#DYK most hair smoothing or straightening products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated during the hair treatment? Learn the steps you can take to stay safer if you’re considering using these products. #BrazilianBlowoutDay https://t.co/fKjr8I2wy8