Expert Jaclyn Bellomo will take you through an introduction to the FDA’s expanded authority and regulatory power concerning Adverse Events in cosmetics. This new requirement will significantly impact how companies handle health-related consumer reports, as the FDA can request records if there is a reasonable probability of causing a serious adverse health consequence or public health concern. More importantly, companies need to be prepared for upcoming FDA inspections where they will be asked to provide proper records. FDA’s new authority allows for Mandatory Recalls and Facility Suspensions posing serious risks to cosmetic brands.
- Understanding new Adverse Event Requirements for Cosmetics
- Requirements for receiving adverse events and upcoming deadline for cosmetic labels
- Process and tips for implementation of an Adverse Event intake system
- Adverse Event Management Software Demonstration
For Medical Device Establishments, who must register?
Owners or operators of establishments involved in producing and distributing medical devices intended for the U.S. market must register annually with FDA and pay an annual registration fee.
What information is submitted for medical device establishment registration?
In addition to registering with FDA, most owners or operators of medical device establishments must also submit a list of all devices during their annual registration renewal.
- U.S. Facilities
- Initial importers must identify the manufacturers of the devices they are importing.
- A device must be listed if they fall under the any of the following:
- Contract Manufacturer
- Contract Sterilizer
- Manufacturer
- Relabeler / Repackager
- Remanufacturer
- Reprocessor of Single Use Device
- Specification Developer
- U. S. manufacturer of export only devices
- Non-U.S. Facilities
- Must list devices, provide a U.S. Agent, and identify importers.
Who must provide medical device listings?
In most cases, all medical device establishments required to register with FDA must also submit a complete list of medical devices manufactured for commercial distribution in the U.S. market.
All facilities that fall under any of the following functions:
- Contract Manufacturer
- Contract Sterilizer
- Foreign Exporter
- Manufacturer
- Relabeler / Repackager
- Remanufacturer
- Reprocessor of Single Use Device
- Specification Developer
- U.S. manufacturer of export only devices
What information is submitted for a medical device listing?
Medical device establishments must list any medical device made in the establishment and the activities the device is meant for.
- Company function (activity)
- Device product code
- Proprietary names
- Importer information
What is a master file?
A Master File is a secure, confidential submission of proprietary product data to a regulatory agency, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, or the National Medical Products Association (NMPA) in China.
