While the cosmetics industry is unsure how much of a priority cosmetics will be under new leadership at FDA, President Trump’s nomination of Scott Gottlieb for commissioner could bode well for a science-based regime.
FDA Commish Nominee Could Be Mixed Blessing For Cosmetics Industry
Physician and former FDA official Scott Gottlieb, nominated by President Trump to head up the agency, is a more conventional pick for the role than other reportedly short-listed individuals. His science background checks a box on the cosmetics industry’s wish list, but he also – like Trump – has been a proponent of cutting red tape, while cosmetics players are actually seeking more involved federal oversight.