Quick Reminder: FDA Cosmetic Labeling Guide

The Cosmetics Labeling Guide provides step-by-step help with cosmetic labeling, with examples and answers to questions manufacturers often ask about labeling requirements under U.S. laws and related regulations.

Example :
Identification of Ingredients by Name ( this is the Hierarchy)

1. The name established by the commissioner as specified in § 701.30.
2. The name adopted for the ingredient as listed in:
(a) CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary
(b) United States Pharmacopeia
(c) National Formulary
(d) Food Chemical Codex
(e) USAN and the USP Dictionary of Drug Names
3. The name generally recognized by consumers
4. The chemical or technical name or description

* side note : CTFA is Authored by the Personal Care Products Council so most likely INCI . 😊

You can find the PDF in this link : https://www.fda.gov/media/88234/download