Note: Most cosmetics and personal care products are considered to be category 2 products.
Category 1
Injections, other parenterals including emulsions, OTC products, sterile nasal products, and ophthalmic products made with aqueous bases or vehicles.
Category 2
Topically used products made with aqueous bases or vehicles, nonsterile nasal products, and emulsions, including those applied to mucous membranes.
Category 3
Oral products other than antacids, made with aqueous bases or vehicles.
Category 4
Antacids made with aqueous bases.
