Statement by Tom Myers, President & CEO, Personal Care Products Council, on President Biden and Congress Funding the Implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, Advancing Cosmetics Innovation and Safety

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Lisa Powers, powersl@personalcarecouncil.org, (202) 297-1232
Stefanie Harrington, harringtons@personalcarecouncil.org, (202) 615-6558

Statement by Tom Myers, President & CEO, Personal Care Products Council, on President Biden and Congress Funding the Implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, Advancing Cosmetics Innovation and Safety

WASHINGTON – “The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and its member companies commend President Biden and Congress for funding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022. This funding is critical to ensuring the FDA has the resources and tools necessary to further enhance the Agency’s oversight of cosmetics and personal care products.

“President Biden signed into law several fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills, including $7 million for 2024 MoCRA implementation. President Biden also released his fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a proposed $8 million for continued MoCRA implementation. PCPC and its member companies will continue to work closely with the FDA and key stakeholders to implement this landmark legislation effectively. Our collective dedication further strengthens consumer trust in our industry’s science-driven products and promotes growth for our industry.”

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Founded in 1894, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the voice and advocate for 600 member companies representing the $535.7 billion global cosmetics and personal care products industry. PCPC’s members represent approximately 90% of the U.S. beauty industry and are some of the most beloved and trusted brands in beauty and personal care today. As manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, makeup and fragrance – PCPC’s member companies are global leaders committed to safety, quality and innovation. 

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Statement by the Personal Care Products Council on Valisure Petition on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products

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CONTACTS:     

Lisa Powers, powersl@personalcarecouncil.org, (202) 297-1232
Stefanie Harrington, harringtons@personalcarecouncil.org, (202) 615-6558

Statement by the Personal Care Products Council on Valisure Petition on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products

WASHINGTON – “Over-the-counter (OTC) drug products such as anti-acne treatments are highly regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which has reviewed and determined benzoyl peroxide is a safe and effective anti-acne ingredient. Consumers have safely used anti-acne products for decades.

“Personal care products companies do not add benzene to any OTC personal care product. The findings in the most recent Valisure petition are based on unproven, questionable methods applying unrealistic conditions which are inconsistent with the way the product would be stored normally. In a December 2022 letter, the FDA highlighted multiple deficiencies in Valisure’s analytical methods, stating that the lab should follow the same testing methods that drug manufacturers are required to use.”

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Founded in 1894, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the voice and advocate for 600 member companies representing the global cosmetics and personal care products industry. PCPC’s members represent approximately 90% of the U.S. beauty industry and are some of the most beloved and trusted brands in beauty and personal care today. As the manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, makeup and fragrance – PCPC’s member companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.

For more information on cosmetics and personal care products and their ingredients, please visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org. 

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