From December 29, 2022, issued by the United States《Modernization Act of Cosmetics Regulations in 2022》Since the establishment of MoCRA, the FDA has been continuously improving registration requirements and new registration systems. The new registration system Cosmetic Direct will end internal testing on December 14, 2023 and officially open on December 16, 2023. Nord Testing will fully assist enterprises in rapid registration.

Screenshot of the opening of the cosmetics registration system

1、 Latest FDA certification registration requirements for cosmetics

1. Composition requirements

The latest FDA certification registration requirements for cosmetics have imposed stricter regulations on the ingredients of cosmetics. All cosmetic ingredients must comply with FDA regulations, including prohibited ingredientsRestricted ingredientsWait. Meanwhile, for certain specific types ofcosmeticsFor example, sunscreen, hair dye, etc., additional ingredient requirements must also be met.

2. Security assessment requirements

The latest FDA certification registration requirements for cosmetics have made stricter regulations on the safety assessment of cosmetics. Enterprises need to conduct a comprehensive safety assessment of their products, including ingredient safety, usage safety, etc. During the evaluation process, it is necessary to follow scientific methods and procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the evaluation results.

3.labelrequirement

The latest FDA certification registration requirements for cosmetics have imposed stricter regulations on the labeling of cosmetics. Labels must be clear, accurate, and easy to understand, includingProduct NameManufacturer information, usage methods, ingredient list, etc. At the same time, labels must also comply with FDA labeling standards, such as font size, color, etc.

2、 Manufacturer's requirements

The latest FDA certification registration requirements for cosmetics have imposed stricter regulations on manufacturers of cosmetics. Manufacturers must have the corresponding production capacity and quality management system to ensure the quality and safety of their products. At the same time, manufacturers must also comply with FDA regulations and requirements, such as reporting systems, record keeping systems, etc.

3、 The latest FDA certification registration process for cosmetics

1. Understand regulations and requirements

Before starting the FDA certification registration for cosmetics, companies need to understand the FDA's regulations and requirements for cosmetics, including product classification, ingredient requirements, labeling requirements, safety assessments, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to understand the FDA's certification registration process and related fees.

4、 Mandatory requirements for July 2024

1.Compulsory registrationrequirement

Starting from July 2024, all cosmetics sold in the United States must undergo FDA certification registration. This means that all cosmetics sold in the United States must comply with FDA regulations and requirements, otherwise there is a risk of being banned from sale.

2.Mandatory reportingrequirement

Starting from July 2024, all manufacturers of cosmetics sold in the United States must report relevant information about their products to the FDA, including their ingredients, safety assessment results, production processes, etc. This information will be used to regulate and evaluate the quality and safety of the product.

The compliance date for cosmetics companies is December 29, 2023, but the mandatory penalty period has been postponed by 6 months, before July 1, 2024. At present, the FDA registration system has been fully opened, and we recommend that cosmetics export companies complete registration as soon as possible to achieve compliance as soon as possible.