Federal regulations require labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT _________.

• A. List the ingredients of a fragrance
• B. Provide usage directions
• C. Net weight
• D. Ingredient declaration

Answer: (A)

Cosmetics labeling must provide essential product information while protecting certain trade secrets. You must include the net weight and a complete ingredient declaration on the label, and you should give directions for use when they’re needed for safe or proper use. But the specific components inside a fragrance aren’t required to be listed individually; labelers can simply list that part as “fragrance” or “parfum.” That’s why listing the ingredients of a fragrance isn’t required, making it the exception. The other elements—net weight and ingredient declaration, and directions for use when appropriate—are expected on cosmetic labels.