FDA May Take a Closer Look at Devices

2008-12-01 | 07:51

As more marketers roll out novel devices that are designed to diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles, the Food and Drug Administration is considering regulating these products differently than regular beauty products, according to a recent report.

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act requires that makers of medical appliances get advertising approval for these items before putting them on the market unlike cosmetics. Additionally these devices fall under the Quality System Regulation. Non-medical gadgets are also governed by another body, The Consumer Product Safety Commission, separate and apart from those with responsibility for cosmetics. Some such devices include hair dryers, cotton swabs, electric shavers, and manicure implements.