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Import Alerts Related to Cosmetics
	An Import Alert allows FDA to detain, without physically examining, products that either have or potentially could violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
	**Import Refusals Related to Cosmetics**
	FDA-regulated products, including cosmetics, that do not appear to comply with U.S. law may be refused entry into this country. For monthly updates on these actions, see Import Refusals Report. For Import Refusals related to cosmetics, select “Product,” the month and year you want to see, and “Search.” You will see a list of product categories. Scroll down the list and choose “53-Cosmetics.”
	Cosmetics Compliance Program: Import and Domestic (PDF 310 KB) March 15, 2010 
	For information on some ongoing FDA compliance priorities related to cosmeticsThe following resources provide more information on FDA's import surveillance activities:

Federal Agencies Issue Draft Guidance for Industry Good Importer Practices January 12, 2009
	Import Program
	An overview of FDA activities related to imports
	Regulatory Procedures Manual: Chapter 9 Import Operations/Actions****
	For FDA procedures on import detentions, refusals, and more
	FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs Imports Start Page
	For links to additional resources**Related Resources:**

Information for Cosmetic Importers
	Information for Cosmetic Exporters
	Current Issues in the Safety and Labeling of Cosmetics - Video

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