Food and Drug Act

[DeHaan Formula]

Hello,

My wife wants to come out with her own personal like of shampoos and hair-conditioners for a chain of hair salons she owns.
The conditioner she wants has to have hydrolyzed keratin in it. Hydrolyzed keratin can be derived form either wool or human hair.
She wants it made from actual human hair because it works better than wool in her opinion.

My question is it legal to incorporate human hair into a consumer product??
I remember reading 10 years ago that in some countries this is not allowed because of Mad Cow disease fears

 

[Zigner]

Hello,

My wife wants to come out with her own personal like of shampoos and hair-conditioners for a chain of hair salons she owns.
The conditioner she wants has to have hydrolyzed keratin in it. Hydrolyzed keratin can be derived form either wool or human hair.
She wants it made from actual human hair because it works better than wool in her opinion.

My question is it legal to incorporate human hair into a consumer product??
I remember reading 10 years ago that in some countries this is not allowed because of Mad Cow disease fears

What US state? (This forum is for US law only)

 

[DeHaan Formula]

What US state? (This forum is for US law only)

I believe since it would under FDA jurisdiction its federal law and would apply to all 50 States

 

[Zigner]

I believe since it would under FDA jurisdiction its federal law and would apply to all 50 States

That's true - so what state are you in?

 

[Proserpina]

You missed the point, clearly, but okay.

 

[Zigner]

OP could start here: http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActFDCAct/default.htm

 

[DeHaan Formula]

That's true - so what state are you in?

She's located in Florida

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Send in the formula for FDA approval.

 

[quincy]

Here is an additional link to go along with the one provided you earlier by Zigner.

This one speaks to your question about cattle materials that are prohibited from use, to protect against BSE, as well as listing other prohibited and restricted ingredients for cosmetic products:

http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceRegulation/LawsRegulations/ucm127406.htm

There is a lot involved in getting a product from conception to consumer market, and a lot of laws that must be considered along the way. Your wife would be smart to seek help from a professional in her area. Good luck.

 

[DeHaan Formula]

Thanks everyone for your help