Jan 17, 2025 · The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was...

Mar 27, 2025 · Despite other sweeping changes to the federal government under the Trump administration, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), passed under former President Biden, remains good law. Below, we report on recent trends in FDA’s implementation and enforcement of MoCRA in the early months of Trump’s presidency.

FDA issued a final for industry on cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).

In this post, we explain what the MoCRA FDA law could mean to your cosmetics company and how to prepare to meet regulatory requirements. What is MoCRA? MoCRA is an acronym for the “Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022”.

Feb 7, 2025 · MoCRA is a federal law that expands the FDA’s authority over cosmetic products sold in the United States. It introduces new compliance obligations, including mandatory product listing, adverse event reporting, safety substantiation, and facility registration.

Feb 20, 2025 · Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act, MoCRA cosmetics, is the major update to the FDA cosmetics authorities since 1938.

Jul 30, 2024 · Companies must start working to ensure that their cosmetic manufacturing or processing facilities comply with MoCRA. To help with compliance, NSF provides certification services to NSF/ANSI 455-3, the industry-aligned GMP certification standard for cosmetics.

Learn how small cosmetic businesses can qualify for MoCRA exemptions, avoid unnecessary regulations, & stay compliant under new FDA cosmetic laws. Read More

With provisions set to take effect in 2024, much of MoCRA revolves around the role of the “responsible person”. However, ambiguity surrounds the definition of the responsible person, leaving cosmetic brands and manufacturers uncertain about …

MoCRA is the first major change to cosmetic industry regulations in over 80 years. The majority of MoCRA’s provisions come into force at the end of 2023, with certain provisions undergoing a rulemaking process flowing into 2024.