FDA Hold Hears about Contaminated Cosmetics

"On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is holding a public meeting examining microbiological safety issues in cosmetics," according to an MSNBC report. "Currently, the FDA doesn't approve cosmetics before they are sold to consumers and has no specific regulations regarding microbial safety in cosmetic products. But the agency is contemplating developing such safety guidelines for cosmetic makers, and the public meeting will give leading experts a chance to have their say. Contaminated cosmetics, particularly those used in the eye area, can lead to serious issues, according to the FDA. If lotion, often used on the whole body, is tainted, it can lead to infections." Read more.