Time’s Up! Cosmetic Facilities Must Comply With FDA’s New Registration Requirements by July 1 - Wiley Rein
FDA's new registration requirements for cosmetic facilities take effect July 1, 2024, under MoCRA. All facilities must register with FDA and list their products.
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 Critical. All cosmetic facilities including indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: July 1, 2024. 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 now requires mandatory facility registration and product listing for cosmetics, previously voluntary.
Who it affects
All cosmetic facilities including indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors
What you must do
Register your facility and list your products with FDA via the Cosmetics Direct portal.
Deadline
July 1, 2024
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