3 Key Things to Check Before Selling Cosmetics in the U.S

Posted by cosmereg on July 31st, 2018

It is important to be aware of US laws and regulations that apply when exporting your cosmetic products into the U.S. Cosmereg can help cosmetic companies, manufacturers and laboratories comply with U.S cosmetic regulations such as US FDA cosmetic regulation, Cosmetic Labeling, VCRP Registration etc, so that there are not impediments to export products into the U.S.

What are the 3 key things to check before selling cosmetics in the US?

1) Is Your Product Really A Cosmetic Under The Law?

To have FDA approval before cosmetics go on the market, It’s important to understand whether your cosmetic product falls under a “cosmetic” or a “drug”.

The FD&C Act defines cosmetics by their intended use, such as products that are intended for cleansing, beautifying or altering the appearance ;

Skin moisturizers, Perfumes,

Lipsticks, fingernail polishes, Eye and facial makeup,

Cleansing shampoos, Permanent waves,

Hair colors, Deodorants

However, ‘soap’ is not included in this category. To learn more about this, check how FDA cosmetic regulations define “soap”. Meanwhile, Products that are intended to have a therapeutic effect, such as treating or preventing disease, or to affect the structure or function of the body, are drugs.

2) Meets FDA Cosmetic Labeling Requirements?

Proper labeling, which is not adulterated and misbranded, is an important aspect of putting a cosmetic product on the market to protect consumers from danger and hazard regarding product purchase. Hence, It is the cosmetic manufacturer’s and/or distributor’s responsibility to ensure that products are labeled properly.

As cosmetic labeling is one of the most complicated parts of selling cosmetics in the U.S, Cosmetic firms need to discuss their labeling with an experienced consultant. Cosmereg will provide you with a detailed report and customized guidance to help you pass federal regulations for the cosmetic labeling and ingredient reviews.

3) Register FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)?

FDA’s Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) is a reporting system for use by manufacturers, packers, and distributors of cosmetic products that are in commercial distribution in the U.S, and register their manufacturing and/or packaging facility locations in the VCRP database. It’s recommended to cosmetic firms to participate in, though VCRP is not compulsory.

There are many more to review, of course. If you are a cosmetic firm, It’s vital to understand your products comply with regulations in the U.S.

Need assistance regarding FDA cosmetic regulations? Cosmereg’s expertise in cosmetic regulations ensure your products are compliant with FDA regulations, and place on the market!

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