FDA Cosmetics Regulations | Practical Law

FDA Cosmetics Regulations | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates cosmetics in the US under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), as amended by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA), and other federal laws. This Note discusses regulatory requirements for claims, labeling, ingredients, and color additives, as well as MOCRA's forthcoming requirements, such as facility registration, product listing, and cosmetic safety substantiation, among others. It also addresses FDA recommendations for cosmetics, state laws affecting cosmetics, and FDA enforcement options for noncompliance with the law and regulations.

FDA Cosmetics Regulations

Practical Law Practice Note 4-609-4905 (Approx. 25 pages)

FDA Cosmetics Regulations

by Practical Law Commercial Transactions
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates cosmetics in the US under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), as amended by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA), and other federal laws. This Note discusses regulatory requirements for claims, labeling, ingredients, and color additives, as well as MOCRA's forthcoming requirements, such as facility registration, product listing, and cosmetic safety substantiation, among others. It also addresses FDA recommendations for cosmetics, state laws affecting cosmetics, and FDA enforcement options for noncompliance with the law and regulations.