What's Next for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products?

Wayne chats with Jessica O'Connell, Partner at Covington and Co-Chair of the firm's Food, Drug, and Device Practice Group; and Rebecca Dandeker, Partner in the Food and Drug Practice at Wiley Rein. You'll hear their thoughts on the recent leadership changes at FDA; unanswered questions for the cosmetics industry as they move into long-term compliance with FDA's MoCRA requirements; the agency's draft guidance on its mandatory recall authority for cosmetics; how companies should be thinking risk management amid an influx of state regulatory movement; challenges balancing science, enforcement, and industry feasibility in cosmetics; the need for greater compliance and legal functions at cosmetics companies; where cosmetics and MoCRA could be headed next; and much more.

In our headlines segment, Wayne highlights these major developments:

FDA announces major expansion of internal AI capabilities, including rollout of "Elsa 4.0"

Pharma: FDA seeks input on new efforts to expand drug repurposing

Devices: FDA adds neurosurgical patties to medical device shortage list, warns supply disruptions could impact patient care

Food: FDA launches "Know Your Nutrition" campaign during National Women's Health Week

Cosmetics: PCPC joins coalition filing complaint challenging California's SB 343

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