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SMG 1231.14
FDA STAFF MANUAL GUIDES, VOLUME I - ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF FOODS AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION
OFFICE OF COSMETICS AND COLORS
Effective Date: October 1, 2012
1. OFFICE OF COSMETICS AND COLORS (DJJHE).
A. Develops guidelines, regulations, and policies for cosmetics and color additives.
B. Provides expert scientific and technical support for cosmetics and color additives.
C. Communicates this information to the public, affected industry, and international regulatory bodies.
D. Provides expert scientific and technical advice and support on cosmetic products and ingredients and color additives.
E. Administers the Color Certification program, including methodology research and quality control.
F. Administers the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
G. Provides leadership and works closely with other agency units in the area of nanotechnology.
2. COSMETICS STAFF (DJJHE1).
A. Develops guidelines, regulations, and policies for cosmetics and color additives.
B. Provides expert scientific and technical support for cosmetics and color additives.
C. Administers the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
D. Communicates policy, guidance, and information for cosmetics and color additive certification and supports other units in this area.
3. AUTHORITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
The functional statements for this Office were approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2012.
