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In Part 7, we unpack the ins and outs of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 and what it means for your brand.
Any consumer brand operator knows navigating from product development to warehouse inventory audits is a highly specific process.
Fortunately, at Factored Quality (FQ), we’re experts on all aspects of audits that founders and ops teams don’t have the capacity to worry about. And we’re going to outline all of them in this series.
In Part 7, we unpack the ins and outs of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) and what it means for your brand.
Let’s dive in.
Signed into law on December 29, 2022, MoCRA is the most significant expansion of FDA authority in the cosmetics industry since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938.
The law arrived after over a decade of lobbying for product safety reform. Today, it ensures constant innovation to protect consumers from harmful cosmetics and personal care products.
MoCRA gives the FDA modernized federal regulatory oversight for product safety, including:
While some brands and manufacturers provide more product information than required by law, these good manufacturing practices (GMP) are now mandated under MoCRA. The law will improve transparency and align the FDA’s oversight standards for the beauty and personal care industry with other categories.
These regulations simplify how consumers understand cosmetics products, empowering them to make informed decisions about what is best for their needs.
MoCRA preempts state and local laws that differ from federal law — enshrining the FDA’s expanded authority for greater consistency for consumers nationwide. The law does not prevent states from prohibiting or limiting the use of ingredients in cosmetic products.
This extensive reform of FDA cosmetics regulations entails a three-year implementation timeline: beginning in December 2023 and concluding by December 2025:
December 29, 2023
June 29, 2024
December 29, 2024
No later than December 29, 2025
Beyond establishing new requirements for the industry, MoCRA provides the FDA with new authorities to enforce the law:
MoCRA does offer exemptions from GMP, registration, and product listing requirements to certain small businesses. A brand must be considered a “very small business” with average gross sales of less than $1 million over three years to qualify for an exemption.
However, these exemptions do not apply to manufacturers or facilities that manufacture or process the following cosmetic products:
It’s crucial to stay ahead of regulatory changes and understand how they may impact your brand. At Factored Quality, we leverage the latest expertise to help 100+ leading consumer brands conduct comprehensive quality control.
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