Cosmetics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006772",
  "term": "Cosmetics",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)\n\n2. Meaning contained in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 321 et seq., and the regulations issued under such Act [40 CFR 710.3 (CFR 2013)]",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)",
    "40 CFR 720.3 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cosmetics/"
}