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Selling Cosmetics on Amazon: 2026 FDA MoCRA Compliance Guide Reviewed by Pasquale Carvelli — Regulatory Strategy & International Compliance Advisor, Cosmereg · Last updated: 15th of June 2026 Amazon is one of the largest beauty marketplaces in the world — a search for “cosmetics” returns tens of thousands of listings. But selling makeup, skincare, body […]
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Is Your Cosmetic Product at Risk? A PFAS Decision Guide for Cosmetic Brands By now, most cosmetic professionals know that PFAS — the so-called “forever chemicals” — are facing tightening rules. The harder question isn’t whether PFAS matter, but what a brand should actually do about them. Not every product carries the same exposure, and
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FDA Updates Cosmetics Direct Portal for Biennial Registration Renewal Under MoCRA On 11 February 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant updates to its Cosmetics Direct electronic submission portal, along with revised user guides and instructional materials. These updates are designed to support cosmetic product facilities through their first biennial registration renewal
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FDA Draft Guidance on Mandatory Cosmetic Recalls Under MoCRA: What Brands Must Know On 18 December 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a new draft guidance document titled “Questions and Answers Regarding Mandatory Cosmetics Recalls: Guidance for Industry.”This guidance represents a critical enforcement clarification under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation
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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
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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
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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
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Life After “De Minimis”: What Importers of Cosmetics, Food, and Supplements Must Know Introduction The elimination of de minimis import rules 2025 marks a turning point for global trade. The change rescinds previous rules allowing sub-$800. Shipments that once bypassed duties and simplified entry now require full customs clearance and compliance. For businesses importing cosmetics,
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How U.S. Tariffs Affect Imports of FDA-Regulated Products: What Importers Need to Know Introduction Importing FDA-regulated products into the U.S. involves more than just regulatory compliance. Rising U.S. tariffs on specific goods can significantly affect your business strategy, especially if you’re importing cosmetics, dietary supplements, food, or medical devices. This article explores how tariffs and
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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
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