Service Results for Drugs and Cosmetics

Cosmetics are items that are designed to alter the appearance or enhance the attractiveness of a person. These items are governed under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law (LSA R.S. 40: 601 et seq.). Soap is specifically excluded from the regulatory definition of human cosmetic products. Wholesale manufacturers or distributors of cosmetic products in the state of Louisiana are required to be permitted by the Food and Drug Unit and cosmetics distributed in Louisiana are required to be registered under the department's Product Registration program.

This page contains information regarding regulation of drug manufacturing and distribution by the Food and Drug Unit. If you wish to operate a drug-manufacturing facility in the state of Louisiana, you must obtain a Permit to Operate and a Certificate of Registration from the FDU. In addition, you must register your firm with the federal Food and Drug Administration and obtain pre-market approval for any new drug products you will be producing.

Information about inhalation abuse and how to prevent.