As discussed in the Product Perspective, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a major shift in cosmetic industry regulations. This article is one of a series of posts diving into each...more
The July 1, 2024 deadline is fast approaching for cosmetic product manufacturers to comply with new registration and listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). Passage of the...more
“Can’t be good for my health,” a song lyric from Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s early 2000s single, “Magic’s in the Makeup,” comes to mind when we think of the Food and Drug Administration’s possible motives for recent...more
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) will begin enforcement of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (“MoCRA”) on July 1, 2024. MoCRA represents the biggest regulatory overhaul for the cosmetics industry...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had a busy end of 2023 regarding cosmetics facility registration and product listing, which are now required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)....more
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) brought significant changes for the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) regulation of cosmetic products. Recent FDA action, including the issuance of final...more
Key Takeaways - What Happened: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released four updates regarding MoCRA in December....more
A year has passed since Congress enacted the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and enhanced the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate the cosmetics industry. Although MoCRA implementation...more
As the December 29, 2023 deadline for certain aspects of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (“MoCRA”) approaches, FDA has finalized its guidance document governing the registration of cosmetic manufacturing...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to delay enforcement of cosmetic product facility registration and product listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act...more
Key Takeaways - What Happened: FDA announced delayed enforcement for MoCRA facility registration and product listing information....more
The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is part of the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 (FDORA) that President Biden signed into law late last year. MoCRA greatly expands the FDA’s oversight...more
On November 8, 2023, FDA issued a Final Guidance entitled Compliance Policy for Cosmetic Product Facility Registration and Cosmetic Product Listing (“FDA Guidance”) extending some upcoming deadlines set forth in the...more
On September 15, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is seeking comment on its newly developed draft electronic submission portal (Cosmetics Direct) and paper forms (Forms FDA 5066 and 5067)....more
Earlier this month, in a step toward implementing the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), FDA issued a draft guidance document titled “Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and...more
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is is the most significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was passed in 1938. As we...more
As discussed in the Product Perspective, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a major shift in cosmetic industry regulations. This article, in our continuing series of posts diving into...more
Heralding the significant changes coming to the U.S. cosmetics industry starting in 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has issued draft guidance to companies regarding cosmetic facility registrations and...more
On August 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on new requirements for registration and listing of cosmetic product facilities and products. The draft guidance follows the signing of the...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance for industry on the registration and listing of cosmetic products under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) on August 7, 2023. The...more
Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released Draft Guidance for Industry: Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products, providing more information on the newly...more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance to assist “responsible persons” that are required to submit a cosmetic manufacturing facility registration and cosmetic product listing under the...more
On August 7, 2023, FDA issued a draft guidance document entitled Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products: Guidance for Industry (“The Draft Guidance”), providing FDA’s current thoughts on the...more
Facility Registration: What Is a Facility and Who Has to Register? Section 607 of MoCRA requires the registration of facilities that manufacture or process cosmetics for distribution in the United States. While this...more
Am I making a “cosmetic product”? If you are a manufacturer, packer, importer, or distributor, the first question you should be asking is whether your product falls under the definition of a “cosmetic product,” which...more