Category: Cosmetics
A Look at FDA’s Spooktacular Regulation of Decorative Contact Lenses and Makeup
As you step out this Halloween ready for a trick or a treat, you may wish to do a fit check and ensure that those decorative contact lenses, and Halloween makeup are FDA compliant! You may be surprised to learn that FDA regulates decorative contact lenses, also known as Halloween contact lenses, cosmetic contact lenses, […]
MoCRA and Recordkeeping.
You’ve likely heard the term before in business and with FDA – if it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist. But what is all the kerfuffle about with records under MoCRA, and why do cosmetic businesses really need to now make recordkeeping a priority? Well for starters, it is required under the law! The Modernization […]
Prepping for a MoCRA and FDA Cosmetics Inspection In a recent News & Insights publication, we addressed FDA’s significant inspection increase, including top citations for each product category, and what to expect and how to prepare for an FDA routine surveillance inspection. With the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA) […]
FDA Announces New Medical Device User Fees for FY 2024 FDA announced its update on medical device user fees for FY 2024, which runs October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The updated user fees affect everything from FDA medical device establishment registration to marketing submissions, and applies to all medical devices: beauty and cosmetic […]
What You Need to Have in Place Now for MoCRA Cosmetic Product Substantiation While FDA cosmetic product safety has always been required, MoCRA ups the ante and ensures that companies can no longer hide behind cover-up. As we discussed in our June 26 News and Insights issue, “Prep + Prime for MoCRA”, MoCRA’s new safety […]
Today, FDA issued long-awaited draft guidance on cosmetic facility registrations and product listings, as required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Act Regulation of 2022 (MoCRA). The draft guidance, when finalized, will assist cosmetic companies with cosmetic product facility registration and product listing submissions including ingredients, to FDA. Cosmetic facility registration and product listing will be […]
Are you considering starting your own cosmetic product manufacturing facility? To ensure successful production and compliance with industry standards, it’s crucial to understand the specific requirements for such facilities. From regulatory compliance and facility design to quality control and employee training, this blog post will guide you through the essential aspects of establishing a cosmetic […]
Cosmetic Facility Registration, Product Listing, Record-Keeping, Recall Readiness, and Labeling and Substantiation Compliance for Lasting Radiance Hear ye hear ye! Implementation deadlines and compliance dates for the new Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act (MoCRA) requirements, aimed at strengthening FDA’s regulation of cosmetic product safety in over 80 years, are around the corner. And we must […]
A Look at FDA’s Regulation of Sunscreen FDA has regulated sunscreen since the 1970s to ensure that consumers have access to safe and effective sun protection products, but not all sunscreens are created equally! As there have been several developments involving sunscreen regulation in the past few years, we’ll provide an update as to where […]
This week, FDA kicked-off a new resource about the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2002 (MoCRA) and a follow-up constituent advisory that FDA has stopped accepting and processing submissions to the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). FDA is developing a program for submission of the facility registrations and product listings required by MoCRA which […]
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