2016 Cosmoprof North America

Sharon Blinkoff

Locke Lord LLP


Sharon A. Blinkoff ,Counsel. Ms. Blinkoff represents manufacturers, marketers, and distributors of cosmetics, dietary supplements, over the counter drugs, and medical devices as well as beauty appliances and other consumer products and luxury goods. Ms. Blinkoff regularly advises clients on compliance with the laws enforced by the FDA, CPSC, and the FTC, and obtaining FDA registrations and 510k premarket clearances. For many years Ms. Blinkoff has played a leadership role in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry serving on the Board of Directors and as Corporate Secretary for the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) Trade Association. Ms. Blinkoff on behalf of ICMAD has served as part of the industry negotiating team that met with representatives of the US FDA to develop a framework for new Cosmetic legislation. Ms Blinkoff has also been an active participant on behalf of the industry, by submitting comments on FDA’s proposed changes to the OTC Monograph proceedings and the proposal to require IND’s for cosmetic testing, as well as other regulatory proceedings both state and federal that impact on the Cosmetic and Personal Care industry.

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