Tag: cosmetic labeling compliance
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Trade Secret Ingredients in Cosmetics: US FDA Rules, MoCRA Expectations, and Compliance Strategy
Cosmetic formulations often represent years of research, development, and significant financial investment. For this reason, many cosmetic companies seek to protect certain ingredients as trade secrets. At the same time, cosmetic products sold in the United States must comply with strict ingredient disclosure and safety requirements enforced by the US FDA. The Modernization of Cosmetics…
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Cosmetic Product Claims: How US FDA Regulates What You Can and Cannot Say
Cosmetic product claims are one of the most common sources of regulatory violations in the United States. While cosmetic labels and marketing materials are powerful tools for attracting consumers, they are also closely regulated by the US FDA. Claims that overstep legal boundaries can cause a cosmetic to be misbranded, reclassified as a drug, or…
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Responsible Person for Cosmetics Under US FDA: Legal Role, Duties, and Compliance Requirements
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) introduced a major structural change in how cosmetic products are regulated in the United States. One of the most important concepts established under MoCRA is the designation of a Responsible Person for cosmetic products. The Responsible Person is the legally accountable party for ensuring that each cosmetic product…
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Cosmetic Product Listing Under MoCRA: Mandatory US FDA Compliance for Cosmetic Brands
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) introduced a new regulatory era for cosmetic companies selling products in the United States. One of the most critical obligations created by MoCRA is cosmetic product listing with the US FDA. Cosmetic product listing is no longer voluntary. Every cosmetic product marketed in the US must now be…
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MoCRA Compliance Requirements: Essential Regulatory Obligations for Cosmetic Companies
The cosmetic regulatory landscape in the United States has entered a new era. With the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), cosmetic manufacturers, brand owners, private labelers, and importers are now subject to enforceable federal requirements. MoCRA transformed many previously voluntary practices into mandatory legal obligations under the authority of the US…
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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA): Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Cosmetic Brands
In December 2022, the United States enacted a landmark law that fundamentally reshaped cosmetic regulation—the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This legislation represents the most significant update to cosmetic law in over 80 years and dramatically expanded US FDA authority over cosmetic products marketed in the United States. Before MoCRA, cosmetic regulation…
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and Cosmetics: The Legal Backbone of US Cosmetic Regulation
The United States cosmetic industry operates under a powerful federal law that shapes how products are manufactured, labeled, marketed, and monitored. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) forms the foundation of cosmetic regulation in the United States and establishes the authority of the US FDA over cosmetic products. Every cosmetic brand—whether domestic…