From talc testing to fragrance allergens, here are the new US regulatory changes

Published: 13-Nov-2024
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Kelly Bonner, a consumer products attorney at law firm Duane Morris, outlines the MoCRA updates you need to know if selling in America

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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)’s rollout has dramatically affected the personal care products industry and fundamentally changed the way such products are regulated in the US.

Here is what beauty companies need to know as we approach year three of this important regulation, and what additional challenges lie ahead.

Recapping MoCRA

It is hard to understate the impact MoCRA has had on the way companies that manufacture and market personal care products for sale in the US do business since the law was enacted in December 2022.

Here’s a brief recap of some of the changes MoCRA has brought about.

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