Tag: US FDA cosmetic law
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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…