Summary
Four new beauty product restrictions added: medical-use cosmetics, FDA-recalled items, FDA-prohibited ingredients, and melanin-reduction products. Exception carved for brightness/tone-evening products.
Why it matters
Sellers listing beauty products now face stricter compliance obligations. Products claiming skin-lightening require careful review; ambiguous descriptions risk removal. FDA monitoring and ingredient verification now mandatory.
Recommended action
Audit active beauty listings for melanin-reduction language, FDA recalls, and prohibited ingredients. Clarify product claims around brightening vs. lightening. Remove medical-professional-only items.
Cosmetics, beauty, and personal care products that are intended for use by medical professionals or under medical supervision
Cosmetics that are named in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall or safety alert
Cosmetics containing FDA-prohibited or restricted ingredients
Products which aim to bleach, whiten, lighten, or reduce overall melanin in the skin are strictly prohibited. However, products designed to enhance the complexion's brightness, even skin tone, or reduce dark spots are permissible
No content was removed in this update.
Affects: Seller, Listing
