Does the FDA pre-approve cosmetic product labeling?

No. The FDA does not have the authority under the law for pre-market approval of cosmetic product labeling. It is the manufacturer's and/or distributor's responsibility to ensure that products are labeled properly. Failure to comply with labeling requirements may result in a misbranded product.

• For an overview of cosmetic labeling requirements, see "Labeling Regulations".

• For a "how-to" guideto cosmetic labeling, including answers to common questions, with examples, see the "Cosmetic Labeling Guide".

• For links to the cosmetic labeling regulations, see "Labeling Regulations: CFR Title 21, Part 701".

• For information on cosmetic vs. drug claims, "organic," aromatherapy, and more, see "Labeling Claims".

• For information on identifying cosmetic ingredients on cosmetic labels, see "Ingredient Names".