Guidance for Industry on Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use-Revision of Labeling and Classification of Benzoyl Peroxide as Safe and Effective; Small Entity Compliance Guide; Availability

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for small business entities entitled "Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use--Revision of Labeling and Classification of Benzoyl Peroxide as Safe and Effective." This guidance is intended to help small businesses understand and comply with the requirements of the final rule that adds benzoyl peroxide as a generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne drug products and provides new labeling requirements applicable to all OTC topical acne products marketed under the monograph (75 FR 9767, March 4, 2010) (final rule). The guidance describes the requirements of the final rule in plain language and provides answers to common questions on how to comply with the rule. This guidance was prepared in accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act.