Deadline Approaching for Cosmetics Registration and Listing with FDA

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice reminding the industry of the resources available to help firms comply with the new registration and listing requirements established by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) by July 1, 2024, consistent with FDA’s Compliance Policy for Cosmetic Product Facility Registration and Cosmetic Product Listing.

FDA established a dedicated Registration & Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products Web page that consolidates links to all resources. 

Reminder: Generally, a cosmetic product listing must include the facility registration number of each facility where the cosmetic product is manufactured or processed.  Thus, it is important for facilities to register before the product listing is completed.

MoCRA provided new authorities to FDA and requirements for industry including:

• Facility Registration: Cosmetic product manufacturers and processors must register their facilities with FDA, update their registration to reflect changes to their registration information within 60 days of any changes, and renew their registration every two years.
• Product Listing: A responsible person must list each marketed cosmetic product with FDA, including product ingredients, and provide any updates annually.