FDA In Brief > FDA In Brief: FDA advances development of a new consumer survey as part of a process to assess allergens in cosmetics

FDA In Brief > FDA In Brief: FDA advances development of a new consumer survey as part of a process to assess allergens in cosmetics



FDA In Brief: FDA advances development of a new consumer survey as part of a process to assess allergens in cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to conduct a web-based consumer survey about allergens in cosmetics, including fragrances, hair products, makeup, nail products and skin care products. To conduct the survey, the FDA must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As a first step toward obtaining that approval, the FDA has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the survey. The people invited to participate in the survey will be selected to be representative of U.S. adults.

The survey will help the agency better understand consumer perceptions and awareness regarding allergens in cosmetics as well as consumer decisions about whether to purchase specific products or to avoid certain ingredients, when to contact a health care professional, and when to report an adverse event. The FDA also...