FDA EIR - Silicones Plus Inc - November 18, 2013

An FDA inspection of Silicones Plus Inc., located in Arlington, TX, was conducted on November 6, 2013. This routine, comprehensive inspection was the firm's initial review, focusing on its operations as an ingredient distributor for cosmetics, food processing aids, and nutraceutical beverages. The scope included receiving, storage, distribution, and sanitation practices related to products such as silicone raw materials for personal care, chondroitin and glucosamine for nutraceuticals, and anti-foam food process aids. The inspection was carried out under the regulatory frameworks of CP 7303.803 Domestic Food Safety and CP 7329.001 Cosmetics and Program; Import and Domestic. Significantly, the inspection concluded with "No Action Indicated" (NAI), meaning no Form FDA 483 Inspectional Observations were issued, indicating a satisfactory assessment of the firm's current practices. No refusals were encountered, and no samples were collected. While no immediate corrective actions were required, the FDA noted a classification for a re-inspection scheduled for November 2014, reflecting standard follow-up procedures. The report was endorsed on December 10, 2013.