UPDATES ON FDA COSMETIC REGISTRATION IN USA UNDER MOCRA 2022

On August 7, 2023, FDA issued a draft guidance that explains the requirements of facilities registration and products listing with the FDA under the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act 2022 (MOCRA).
The US FDA’s To produce new Cosmetic Platform and Registration Requirements for Cosmetics (MoCRA)

On March 27, 2023, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also referred to as ‘The Agency’ announced they will no longer accept submissions into the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP).
China’s NMPA announces The First Regulation for Children’s Cosmetics – Coming into Effect January 2022

The new regulation on children cosmetics is becoming into effect on January 1st, 2022 “Regulation on Supervision and Administration of cosmetics for Children Cosmetics’ (ordinance No,123 of 2021), with the exception of the new labeling requirements for children’s cosmetic products that will come into force on May 1, 2022.
Regulatory Overview: Registration of Toothpaste in China

On October 21, 2021, the Chinese health authority (NMPA) has published a new regulation related to the requirements of Local testing as part of medical devices registration in China: “Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Registration and Self-inspection”
Regulatory Overview: Registration of Children’s Cosmetics in China

In China Children’s cosmetics refer to cosmetics that are suitable for children under 12 years old and have the functions of cleaning, moisturizing, body conditioning, sun protection and etc.
NMPA releases a final guidance on Device Master File (DMF) submissions

As per the Announcement no. 36 of 2021, lists requirements for voluntary submission of domestic Class III and imported Class II and III medical devices and IVDs.
New Rules for Cosmetics Registration in China starting May 2021

The new regulations on cosmetics in china are coming into effect on May 1st, 2021. They include new classification of cosmetic product, new requirements for the ingredients, labeling, safety assessment and animal testing.
Cosmetic Registration and Filing Management of new Cosmetic Materials in China Part II

On January 12,2021 China’s Health Authority, the NMPA released The Regulation “Measures of Cosmetics Registration and Filing Management” and will come into effect May 1, 2021.
Cosmetic Registration and Filing Management of new Cosmetic Materials in China Part I

On January 12,2021 China’s Health Authority, the NMPA released The Regulation “Measures of Cosmetics Registration and Filing Management” and will come into effect May 1, 2021.
Face Mask Regulations by Australia’s TGA

Non-sterile face masks are regulated as medical devices under the Therapeutic Goods Act of 1989. Importation, distribution or exportation of any goods are required to be included in the ARTG (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods).
Australia’s TGA regulations for cosmetics with sunscreens

In Australia, cosmetics that contain sunscreens (UV filters) are regulated by the Health Authority Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The cosmetic can only be approved for market if it meets the legal definition of either ‘therapeutic’ or ‘cosmetic’.
Whitening Cosmetics: Regulatory Requirements in China

Freckle and whitening cosmetics are mainly used to reduce skin epidermal pigmentation or help skin whitening and whitening. New regulation have been implement to have ore over site of cosmetic products and prevent serious adverse effects.