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Cosmetics Resources from Other Government Agencies

Cosmetics manufacturers and distributors may need to work with government agencies other than FDA. Here is a list of agencies you may need to know about, and why:

FDA has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with a number of other entities in government, academia, and elsewhere to define lines of authority or responsibility or to clarify cooperative procedures. The intent of an MOU is to improve consumer protection through more effective use of collective resources and to eliminate duplication of activities.

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