Cosmetics Expert Witnesses in Alabama
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Average Cosmetics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$250/hr
Review Fee
$300/hr
Deposition Fee
$325/hr
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FDA (Food & Cosmetics) Expert Witness
This expert in toxicology had a 22-year career in regulatory positions at the Food and Drug Administration. The expert joined the FDA in 1977 and served as the Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and as the Director of Division of Toxicological Research. Following retirement from Federal service, he was also the State Toxicologist, Chemical Terrorism Laboratory Director, and State Counterterrorism Coordinator working within the Alabama Department of Public Health. He has a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Physiology from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from West Virginia University. The expert also later earned an M.S. in Applied Human Behavior from Johns Hopkins University, where he completed a Fellowship in Organizational Development and Community Systems. He is a Member of the American College of Toxicology, the National Environmental Health Association, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. The expert left his FDA position at the end of 1999 and his Alabama Department of Health role in early 2010.
Consulting Toxicologist, Independent
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), West Virginia University
Dauphin Island,
Alabama
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FAQs for Cosmetics Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a cosmetics expert witness?
A cosmetics expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving cosmetic products, their formulation, safety standards, labeling regulations, and potential health effects.
In what types of legal cases can a cosmetics expert witness be beneficial?
They are often involved in personal injury cases due to allergic reactions or harmful side effects, intellectual property disputes over product formulations, and false advertising claims.
Can a cosmetics expert witness provide insight into industry standards and regulations?
Yes, they can offer valuable insights on FDA regulations, industry best practices, product testing methods, and safety protocols in the cosmetics industry.
What subspecialties exist within the field of cosmetics for an expert witness?
Subspecialties may include cosmetic chemistry, dermatology, toxicology, regulatory affairs, and more. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.
How can a cosmetics expert witness assist in a case involving alleged false advertising?
They can evaluate the product's ingredients and marketing claims against industry standards and scientific evidence to determine if there has been any misrepresentation.
How does Expert Institute select its Cosmetics expert witnesses?
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