News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The US Food and Drug Administration says it cannot determine whether most perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in cosmetic products are safe, citing major gaps in available toxicological data in a congressionally mandated review.
As regulatory deadlines loom and global competition intensifies, beauty industry leaders are pushing Congress for clarity, consistency, and science-driven reforms.
The new FDA tool has registered a sharp increase in adverse event reports following the implementation of MoCRA.
Legal experts caution that regulatory scrutiny is shifting from food to personal care, resulting in a heightened focus on ingredients, packaging materials, and lifecycle compliance.
Offering ‘real-time visibility’ into state-level legislative shifts, the tool’s release follows the Independent Beauty Association’s (IBA) recent Spring Cosmetics Conference, where compliance challenges across the cosmetics and personal care landscape...
From Latin America’s regulatory hurdles to new US packaging laws and FTC ad rules, here’s what industry insiders say stakeholders need to prepare for in 2025.
A new report from Registrar Corp. reveals that nearly half of cosmetics products sold at major US retailers remain non-compliant with FDA regulations under MoCRA, raising concerns as enforcement ramps up.
A recent survey of 145 regulatory affairs professionals, senior leaders, and C-suite executives from the life sciences and consumer products industries reveals that nearly half of their organizations have missed a regulatory requirement—highlighting the...
Cosmetics manufacturers may soon be required to adopt new asbestos testing protocols under an FDA proposal aimed at protecting consumers from harmful contaminants.
In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, Tom Myers, Personal Care Products Council President and CEO, reflects on the significant progress the cosmetics industry made in 2024, including regulatory compliance and advances in sustainability.
Stay ahead in the cosmetics industry—explore the FDA’s updates to registration and listing requirements, now open for public comment.
Guest article
This month, CosmeticsDesign columnist Kelly Bonner explores the key provisions and implications of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), highlighting new compliance requirements and expanded FDA enforcement authority.
The deadline for FDA's publication of the final rule around cGMP regulations under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is still over a year away, but cosmetics manufacturers are advised to prepare now because "cosmetic product facility...
This monthly CosmeticsDesign column by attorney Kelly Bonner provides essential legal and regulatory updates for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers to help industry professionals stay informed and compliant.
As cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers turn to digital solutions for MoCRA compliance, Registrar Corp's recently released Cosmetic Adverse Event Management (AEM) software has emerged as an additional solution for navigating...
The new features "provide responsible persons the option to discontinue cosmetic products previously listed in Cosmetics Direct that are no longer on the market," and "to relist cosmetic products that were previously discontinued in Cosmetics Direct and...
In a pivotal shift, the US Supreme Court's recent overturning of Chevron v. NRDC has reshaped federal administrative law, leaving industries like cosmetics facing new challenges in regulatory interpretation and compliance.
With the deadline for cosmetic facility registration and product listing requirements looming, here are our insights into common pitfalls to avoid and key steps to ensure compliance for industry stakeholders.
The American Conference Institute (ACI) recently held its 11th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum in New York City, where industry leaders discussed critical issues such as MoCRA implementation, ESG trends, and supply chain challenges in the...
Key members of the Independent Beauty Association’s team shared their highlights from the organization’s recent digital symposium, which provided a comprehensive look into the latest regulatory, sustainability, and technological developments impacting...
Amidst the evolving landscape of cosmetic safety regulations, insights from the recent Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) webinar offer crucial guidance for manufacturers and suppliers.
We interviewed several panelists, moderators, and coordinators from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day’s INDIE360° program for a deep dive into each session’s insights and more.
As cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers have ‘a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products,’ industry members must understand the critical tenants of cosmetic safety substantiation under MoCRA. In this seminar, Dr. Paula Brock of EAS reviewed...