Regulatory Oversight, Cosmetics, Proposed Legislation

Texas Senate Bill 378, a.k.a. the "Botox Party Bill", and Its Impact on Existing Medical Regulations

Hendershot Cowart P.C. on 4/22/2025

Texas Senate Bill 378, often referred to as the "Botox Party Bill", is currently making its way through the Texas legislative process. Initiated by State Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to restrict who can perform...more

Congress Adds Some Teeth to FDA’s Authority to Regulate Cosmetics

Foley Hoag LLP on 1/19/2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has additional regulatory authorities over cosmetics, thanks to the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act (FDORA). FDORA was a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the...more

PFAS in Cosmetics Continue to Draw Attention as Litigation and Legislation Efforts Mount

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 2/24/2022

In June 2021, we published Cosmetics Companies: Beware of PFAS, highlighting the recently introduced No PFAS In Cosmetics Act and recommending that cosmetics and personal-care product companies examine their products and...more

Legislation Affecting the Pharmaceutical Industry

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 6/27/2018

During a year in which legislative activity was restrained by a variety of factors, most notably the Senate’s inability to maintain a consistent majority, the New York State Legislature nonetheless still passed 641 bills,...more

A Celebrity Visit to D.C. Calls Attention to Cosmetics Regulations Reform

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 4/30/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: What brings a celebrity to the Hill? A look at the current state of cosmetics regulations and potential effects of the Personal Care Products Safety Act that has gained famous support. ...more

Outlook for OTC drug regulation

Hogan Lovells on 4/17/2018

Significant change is on the horizon for the over-the-counter (OTC) drug industry. OTC drug sales have grown from about US$3 billion in 1972 to over US$34 billion today, with over 300,000 products marketed. ...more

Regulation of Cosmetics: Is Increased FDA Oversight on the Horizon?

Troutman Pepper Locke on 11/28/2017

The cosmetics industry is booming. In 2016, sales of beauty products climbed to more than $400 billion, and that number likely will keep growing. Consumers assume that these products are safe and effective. But a recent study...more

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