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Are there other sources of cosmetic certificates, besides FDA?
Some foreign governments may accept certificates issued by a state or local agency, such as a health department or board of trade, or by a trade association. Since FDA's resources are limited, we recommend that firms pursue alternative sources for export certificates whenever possible, provided they are acceptable to the country requiring a certificate. The states listed below offer cosmetic export certificates. This list may not be all inclusive. If your state is not listed you may wish to check with state authorities to determine whether your state does provide certificates for cosmetics. Some states that provide export certificates: Florida: Department of Health Drugs, Devices & Cosmetics Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C04 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850) 245-4292 Web site: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/pharmacy/freesale.htm New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Food and Drug Safety Program P.O. 369 3635 Quakerbridge Rd. Trenton, NJ 08625-0369 Telephone: (609) 588-3123 Fax: (609) 588-3135 Direct questions to maria.carin@doh.state.nj.us (Although this office issues export certificates, the staff also suggests that New Jersey firms contact their local Chamber of Commerce.) Texas: Bureau of Food and Drug Safety Texas Department of State Health Services P.O. Box 12008 Austin, TX 78711 Telephone: (512) 719-0222 Ext. 409 Fax: (512) 719-0221 Direct questions to melanie.castillo@dshs.state.tx.us Some trade associations that provide export certificates: Some governments may accept a certificate issued by a U.S. trade association, such as the Personal Care Products Council (formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association), the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors, and the World Trade Center Denver.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
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