Overview:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 2nd that they will hold a public meeting on April 14th entitled “International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR)—Preparation for ICCR-14 Meeting.” The purpose of the public meeting is to invite the public for input on various topics pertaining to the regulation of cosmetics. . The FDA hope to use the input gathered in the public meeting for the ICCR-14 meeting that will be held June 8 to 10, 2020, in Brussels, Belgium.
What is the ICCR ?
The ICCR is a voluntary international group of cosmetics regulatory authorities from Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the United States of America. Currently, the ICCR members are: The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency; Health Canada; the European Commission Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of Japan; and United States Food and Drug Administration. These regulatory authority members will engage in constructive dialogue with their relevant cosmetics industry trade associations and public advocacy groups. The intention of the ICCR multilateral framework is to pave the way for the removal of regulatory obstacles to international trade while maintaining global consumer protection.
How does the ICCR make decisions?
All decisions are made by consensus and will be compatible with the laws, policies, rules, regulations, and directives of the respective administrations and governments. Members will implement and/or promote actions or documents within their own jurisdictions and seek convergence of regulatory policies and practices. Successful implementation will need input from stakeholders.