🧴 “Cosmeceutical” isn’t a legal category — and using it can turn your cosmetic into an unapproved drug.
❌ “Boosts collagen production” and “repairs DNA damage” are drug claims
✅ FDA recognizes two categories only: cosmetics and drugs — your claims decide which one you’re in
✅ Appearance-based wording like “reduces the look of fine lines” keeps you on the cosmetic side
Capote Law Firm reviews skincare claims before they become warning letters, recalls, or pulled Amazon and retail listings.
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“Cosmeceutical” is a marketing term, not an FDA category. Your claims decide whether your product is a cosmetic or an unapproved drug. Capote Law Firm reviews skincare claims before they become warning letters.
“Cosmeceutical” isn’t a legal category — and using it can turn your cosmetic into an unapproved drug. FDA recognizes only two categories: cosmetics and drugs. Your claims decide which one you’re in.
Selling dietary supplements or cosmetics on Amazon? Amazon's requirements go well beyond FDA compliance — and listing suspensions can happen fast. This guide covers what Amazon requires and what to do when your listing is suspended.