U.S. FDA Report (August 2024): 115 Batches of Imported Cosmetics Rejected

In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exercised its authority under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) to refuse entry to 115 batches of imported cosmetics from 22 countries, a notable uptick of almost 60% from the previous month. The FDA's enforcement actions included issuing "Notices of FDA Action" to product owners or consignees, which specified the nature of the violations. If the recipients failed to prove compliance or provide a plan to rectify the issues, a final notice would be issued, after which the product must be exported or destroyed within 90 days.