CFSAN Constituent Update - FDA to Hold Public Meeting in Preparation for International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) Meeting

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - Constituent Update
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FDA to Hold Public Meeting in Preparation for International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) Meeting

July 14, 2015

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold a public meeting on September 10, 2015 to receive input from the public on various topics pertaining to the regulation of cosmetics to help the agency prepare for the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation-9 (ICCR-9) meeting that will be held November 4-6, 2015, in Brussels, Belgium.  

ICCR is a voluntary international group of cosmetics regulatory authorities from the United States, Japan, the European Union, Canada, and Brazil. The ICCR members work together toward convergence of cosmetic regulatory policies and practices. The FDA encourages members of the public to present proposals for future ICCR agenda items, and/or data, information, or views on pending issues orally or in writing at the public meeting.

The meeting will take place at the Harvey H. Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, Auditorium (first floor), College Park, MD., from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Registration information is available in the Federal Register Notice.

For general information about the meeting please contact:

Ms. Maria Rossana (Rosemary) Cook
Office of Cosmetics and Colors
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-125)
Food and Drug Administration
4300 River Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
maria.cook@fda.hhs.gov

Please note the following important dates:

• August 27, 2015:  Closing date for request to make oral comments  
• August 27, 2015:   Closing date for advance registration
• September 3, 2015:  Closing date to request special accommodations due to a disability

Additional Information:

• Federal Register Notice