How FDA is Implementing Landmark Cosmetics Legislation to Positively Impact Public Health - fda.gov
FDA is implementing MoCRA, requiring facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation, and GMP compliance for cosmetics. New deadlines and rules affect all businesses in the supply chain.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 6, 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 should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Facility registration and product listing due by Dec 29, 2023 (already passed) but ongoing compliance needed; GMP final rule expected soon; fragrance allergen labeling by 2025.. 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 is enforcing MoCRA requirements: facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation, adverse event reporting, GMP, and labeling updates (including fragrance allergens, PFAS, talc).
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors
What you must do
Register facilities and list products with FDA by deadlines; ensure safety substantiation and GMP compliance; update labels for allergens and other requirements.
Deadline
Facility registration and product listing due by Dec 29, 2023 (already passed) but ongoing compliance needed; GMP final rule expected soon; fragrance allergen labeling by 2025.
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