According to the answers to questions about disposable wipes on the official website of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it can be known that who regulates wipes in the United States and how they are regulated are determined by their ultimate use.
Wet wipes used for skin cleaning or moisturizing, such as those for infants, hand cleaning, makeup removal, body scrubbing (when unable to bathe), women’s or other people’s cleaning, are classified as cosmetics.
Wet wipes used for blackening or deodorizing also belong to the category of cosmetics. Cosmetics or their ingredients (excluding colorants) do not require FDA approval before being marketed, and the responsible person for the cosmetics has legal responsibility to ensure their safety.
Wet wipes used for therapeutic purposes, such as skin sterilization or treating acne, diaper rash, or other skin diseases, are classified as drugs and must meet the FDA’s approval requirements for their safety and effectiveness before they can be marketed.
Wipes used to control surface bacteria (sterilization or disinfection) and wipes containing insecticides are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Wipes used for cleaning homes, offices, gyms, and public places are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States.
Post time: Apr-19-2023