FDA & U.S. Cosmetics Safety Hub

These guides explain what FDA findings and U.S. cosmetic labels can — and cannot — tell you, so you can ask the right questions before you buy or use a product. Each guide is based on official FDA sources.

📌 This is a topic hub page collecting all 7 guides in this series.

All 7 guides

1. Temporary Tattoo Labels: Decals, Henna, and Black Henna

Comparing product types without assuming safety from a reassuring name.

2. PFAS in U.S. Cosmetics

What labels reveal — and what to ask the manufacturer next.

3. FDA’s 2023 Talc Testing

What “Asbestos Not Detected” means for the cosmetic you own.

4. FDA’s Gel Nail Polish Remover Warning

Why a missing ingredient name does not rule out methylene chloride.

5. Decorative Contact Lenses in the U.S.

Why appearance-only lenses still need a prescription and proper fit.

6. Hearing Aids vs. PSAPs

What intended use tells you about each device.

7. U.S. Cosmetic Ingredient Order

Why position on the label is not an exact percentage.