Companies subject to the requirements of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) should take note that the deadline to register cosmetic facilities and list cosmetic products is fast approaching on July...more
Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft Q&A guidance entitled “Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products,” which clarifies the agency’s expectations regarding the...more
On December 20, 2022, the US Senate unveiled the long-awaited federal omnibus spending bill. The US House of Representatives passed—and President Biden signed—the bill three days later, which will keep the federal government...more
Last week FDA published a proposed rule that would revise the agency’s “intended use” regulations to clarify that a manufacturer’s knowledge of off-label use of its drug or device is, by itself, not sufficient to establish a...more
The United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently affirmed a refusal to register a trademark for “hemp oil extracts” when used as an ingredient in dietary supplements, finding that the applicant could not...more
If enacted, the law would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to require cosmetic products labeled as “natural” to contain at least 70 percent natural substances, (excluding water and salt) and be made...more