What Comes First In FDA Land, Excessive Claims Finding Or Facility Inspection?
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Recent warning letters to Reviva Labs and Ageless Derma manufacturer Crescent Health Center cite claims violations brought to FDA's attention through inspections of the companies' manufacturing facilities. It's possible, however, that conspicuous website claims that overstep cosmetic boundaries are prompting inspections – further reason for companies to keep their claims in check.
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