GMP Institute provides guidelines and resources for the cosmetic and personal care industry to aid in their adherence to legislation.

Resources is dedicated for the professional cosmetic industry and includes a newsletter, marketing information and assistance, and links.

Read the guidelines from the Federal Drug and Food Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Read the "Cosmetic Act," the official guidelines for the cosmetic industry as laid out by the Federal Food and Drug Administration.

Follow this brief history of cosmetics which tracks its use from ancient Egypt and America to modern times.

Learn about companies in this industry by downloading free corporate reports from select companies.