The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued last Friday a draft guidance document addressing the use of nanotechnology by the cosmetics industry. The “Guidance for Industry: Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products,” discusses the FDA's current thinking on the safety assessment of nanomaterials when used in cosmetic products. Key points of the document include: The legal requirements for cosmetics manufactured using nanomaterials are the same as those for any other (...) - Industry buzz