What are the regulations for the use of Aluminum-containing ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products?
The use of Aluminum in cosmetic products and OTC drugs is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They may be regulated as cosmetics or as Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs. Aluminum powder is FDA approved as safe for use for coloring cosmetics. When used in a cosmetic product, per FDA regulations, the safety of the ingredient must be substantiated by the manufacturer of the product. When the ingredient is used as an OTC drug active ingredient, such as in antiperspirants, a manufacturer can only use the aluminum active ingredients that have been approved as safe and effective by the FDA in the OTC antiperspirant monograph and these products can only be used according to the guidelines established in this monograph. More information about FDA regulation of Aluminum and Aluminum-containing ingredients: Use as a color: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS… Use as an antiperspirant: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS… Use for fo
