FDA Has Stopped Accepting Submissions to the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)
Contrary to the expectation in the cosmetic regulatory space, the FDA has stopped accepting submissions to the voluntary cosmetic registration and listing program and will not be transferring this data to the program the Agency is establishing for the mandatory...
An Introduction to Upcoming Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)
An Introduction to Upcoming Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) An EAS Complimentary On Demand Webinar Presented by John and Catherine Bailey, EAS Independent Consultants. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation ACT (MoCRA) of 2022 was signed into law...Establishing an Effective Environmental Monitoring Program
Prevention of product contamination through an Environmental Monitoring Program is a requirement across FDA regulated industries. This ensures product safety and reduces the likelihood of an adverse event(s) for the consumer. An established EMP is required by FDA as part of a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) quality system.
When is a Cosmetic Also a Drug?
Did you know that products designed to clean and beautify that ALSO affect the structure or function of the human body must bear special labeling? Per FDA’s 21 USC 359, these combination cosmetic – OTC Drug products must comply with OTC drug monographs and bear “Drug...