FDA Issues Compliance Policy for Cosmetic Registration Listing - fda.gov
FDA issued a compliance policy for cosmetic registration and listing under MoCRA, clarifying enforcement discretion and deadlines.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors of cosmetics subject to MoCRA. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not explicitly stated in the excerpt; refer to the full policy for specific dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FDA published a compliance policy outlining how it will enforce facility registration and product listing requirements under MoCRA, including deadlines and conditions for enforcement discretion.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors of cosmetics subject to MoCRA.
What you must do
Review the compliance policy to understand registration and listing deadlines, and ensure your facilities and products are registered/listed by the applicable dates to avoid enforcement.
Deadline
Not explicitly stated in the excerpt; refer to the full policy for specific dates.
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