by Sagarika Sharma | Oct 14, 2025 | California Cosmetic Regulations, Cosmetics, FDA, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
California is moving forward with significant new regulations on fragrance ingredients in cosmetic products. Assembly Bill 60, also known as the MUSK Reduction Act, has passed the state legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. The bill targets several...
by Sagarika Sharma | Sep 12, 2025 | Cosmetics, FDA, Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Washington State has adopted a comprehensive ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. This initiative, under Chapter 173-339 WAC, aims to protect consumers and workers from the potential health hazards associated with these substances,...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Aug 18, 2025 | California Cosmetic Regulations, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, FDA, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey, covering 37 product categories, remains a key effort in reducing emissions from consumer and commercial products used in California. The survey collects 2023 sales and formulation data...
by Srishti Chaudhari | May 1, 2024 | Cosmetics, FDA, MoCRA, U.S. Regulatory
The industry has been working its way on drifting away from the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic product formulations. Cosmetics and personal care products companies are driving innovation to produce formulations aimed towards delivering...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Dec 19, 2023 | Cosmetics, Cosmetics, FDA, MoCRA, U.S. Regulatory
The FDA has finally launched its much-awaited Cosmetics Direct portal planned under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022, marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of cosmetics within the US. This online platform, seamlessly integrated with...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Aug 24, 2023 | Cosmetics, FDA, MoCRA, U.S. Regulatory
To facilitate cosmetic product facility registration and product listing submissions as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), the FDA intends to make a new electronic submission portal available in October 2023. Although, FDA...
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