In this short video, FDA compliance attorney Lisa Capote of Capote Law Firm breaks down navigating cosmetic claims: avoiding fda pitfalls. Watch the video below, then read the full transcript.
Video Transcript
Hey there, I’m Lisa, your friendly FDA compliance lawyer. If you’re in the cosmetics game — whether you’re a manufacturer or a brand owner — this topic is a big one: product claims. A claim is anything you say about your product on the label, your website, social media, or in ads. And the type of claim you make can determine how your product is regulated. Here’s the key distinction. If you say your product moisturizes dry skin or enhances appearance, you’re in cosmetic territory. But if you say it treats acne or heals eczema, you’ve just crossed into drug territory — and that’s a whole different regulatory ballgame. The FDA looks at what your product does, not what you call it. So even if your label says “cosmetic,” if your claims sound like you’re treating or preventing a condition, the FDA may classify it as a drug. That’s why reviewing your marketing language carefully is so important. One wrong claim can change your entire regulatory path. If you’re not sure whether your claims are crossing a line, reach out. We’re here to help. See you in the next video.
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