USA Cosmetic Regulations

California Adopts Proposition 65 Safe Harbor Levels for Titanium Dioxide California has officially established Safe Harbor exposure limits for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) under Proposition 65 — the state’s law requiring businesses to warn consumers about potential exposure to chemicals linked to cancer or reproductive harm. New Safe Harbor Limits According […]

California SB 236 Hair Relaxer Bill: What It Means for Cosmetic Brands California has once again taken the lead in cosmetic safety with the introduction of SB 236, the Hair Relaxer Bill (C.U.R.L. Act). This new law is set to reshape how hair relaxer products are formulated, tested, and sold in California. If your brand

  FDA Launches FAERS Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products: Transparency in Adverse Event Reporting On September 12, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the FAERS Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products, a new interactive platform designed to improve cosmetic safety monitoring and transparency. This tool gives real-time access to adverse event reports related

FDA Cosmetic Registration: MoCRA Product Listing Requirements Understanding FDA Cosmetic Registration and MoCRA Obligations FDA cosmetic registration is now a requirement under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), signed into law in December 2022. This regulation introduces mandatory listing obligations for all cosmetic products marketed in the United States. Every cosmetic item must be

FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics: What It Means for Industry Compliance Overview On March 25, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a long-anticipated rule requiring mandatory, standardized testing for asbestos in talc-based cosmetic products. This move is a direct response to consumer safety concerns and past reports of asbestos

Navigating the Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What Cosmetic Manufacturers Need to Know The Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act represents a significant step forward in protecting consumers from potentially harmful chemicals in personal care products. This legislation places a strong emphasis on ingredient safety and transparency, requiring cosmetic manufacturers and importers to comply with stricter

MoCRA  Allergen Labeling Delays: What You Need to Know     The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), passed in December 2022, is shaking up the cosmetics industry in the United States. This law brings big changes, including clearer allergen labeling requirements. However, recent updates from the FDA have pushed back the timelines: Allergen Labeling