The FDA is the American health authority in charge of food and medicine. It belongs to the Department of Health, and its area of competence also includes cosmetics.

It is also in charge of the surveillance and safety of cosmetic products, colorants and other ingredients, tattoos and self-tanning creams, and of their commercial claims and compliance with regulations in terms of labelling.
It thus regularly publishes information and recommendations to be used by consumers and the industry alike.
It also plays the role of health police throughout the American territory.

For further information
• FDA website