Did you know that Pet Care Grooming Products are not regulated by the FDA and the List Of Ingredients does not have to comply with the same FDA Labeling Rules as for human cosmetic products? This is the reason when reading a Pet Care Grooming Product List Of Ingredients you will often see ingredients listed as “coconut-derived surfactants” for instance. And, that tells you absolutely nothing useful about the ingredient. This lack of ingredient transparency is quite disconcerting and I certainly would not use a product with such vague ingredient listings on my Moyen Poodle, Remy. At Desert In B ..read more

https://www.beautyindependent.com/biggest-trends-expected-drive-beauty-manufacturing-2024/ Skin Minimalism 2.0 Skin minimalism 2.0 is a trend towards highly effective products with lean list of ingredients employing combinations of multifunctional ingredients. This trend is primarily driven by consumers who are seeking cosmetic products that produce a noticeable improvement in the appearance of their skin, be it fading dark spots, reducing the appearance of wrinkles or evening skin tone. Consumers have become more sophisticated and discerning regarding the skincare products they purchase and u ..read more

In light of the recent FDA Guidance delaying Enforcement of Product & Facility Registration (only) until July 1, 2024, here’s revised guidance. To be clear, all of MoCRA has NOT been delayed until July 1, 2024. Your product label should contain the declarative statement identifying the Responsible Person (ie: The Brand) in either of these formats: Manufactured For Distribution By Your Company Name Your Company Address Your Company Telephone Number Or, Manufactured For Distribution By Your Company Name Your Company Website Your Company E-Mail Your label is compliant with MoCRA if you have a ..read more

The FDA has released its Draft Guidance To Industry on the requirements for FDA Facility and Product Registration. Go here to read the requirements for Product Registration: https://lnkd.in/gr_vfvi9 Here’s the information that is MANDATORY to be submitted in your FDA Facility registration: In order to register your facility if you are a Contract Manufacturer or a brand manufacturing your products in-house, you must first get an FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number. You can get an FEI through the FDA FEI portal. You will use the FEI when you register your facility, providing ..read more

The FDA has released its Draft Guidance To Industry on the requirements for FDA Facility and Product Registration: Go here for info on Facility Registration: https://lnkd.in/eabit9pj Here’s the information that is MANDATORY to be submitted in your cosmetic product listing: (1) The Facility Registration Number of each facility where the cosmetic product is manufactured or processed. If you are using a contract manufacturer, the facility registration number is your contract manufacturer’s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number; (2) The name and contact number of the Responsible Person and the ..read more

Modernization Of Cosmetic Regulations Act (MoCRA) ( https://lnkd.in/gn-k8bD4 ) goes into effect December 29, 2023. MoCRA will affect Indie Beauty Brands to different extents depending on whether you are using a contract manufacturer or in-house production of your cosmetic products. Here are some tips to prepare for MoCRA. (1) Responsible Person: Designate an individual Responsible Person or MoCRA Compliance Officer for your company who will be your primary/sole point of contact with the FDA for MoCRA compliance including Product Registration and Adverse Event Reporting. (2) Adverse Event Repo ..read more

Clean Beauty is a term used to describe cosmetic products that do not contain specific ingredients. The Clean Beauty standards have been developed by retailers of cosmetic products, mainly The Detox Market, Clean At Sephora and Credo. The cosmetic ingredients prohibited by these major retailers in Clean Beauty products is remarkably similar. Virtually identical, in fact, with some minor variations. While the term Clean Beauty does not have a legal meaning, it is often presented in the media as a confusing, nebulous product concept. In fact, Clean Beauty is really quite simple: Clean Beauty pr ..read more

You’ve all seen “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Toxic Twenty” lists of ingredients deemed unsuitable for use in cosmetic products by Environmental Working Group (“EWG”). Articles such as The New York Times recent “The Dirt On Clean Beauty” and Goop’s “What Is Clean Beauty And Why It’s so Important” offer differing perspectives on the topic. The marketing war rages on between organizations such as Environmental Working Group, private companies touting their own definitions of Clean Beauty and mainstream personal care brands and an increasingly skeptical press leaving consumers confused. What Is Cle ..read more

On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the “Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022″ that requires increased Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of cosmetics and the ingredients in them. MoCRA, the new cosmetic regulation law, establishes a process that ensures the cosmetic manufacturers provide assurances that the cosmetic products are safe. The US regulations governing cosmetic products was last updated in 1938. The law establishes obligations on the “responsible person” that is, the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a cosmetic product and those whose na ..read more

How To Analyze A Cosmetic Product Like A Professional Cosmetic Chemist Understanding the various functional components of a cosmetic product can be useful in helping you determine the relative effectiveness of competitive products you may be considering using.  With some practice and research on ingredients, you’ll soon be able to evaluate products for their effectiveness with the expertise of a cosmetic formulation chemist. Here’s the List Of Ingredients for a commercial moisturizer: Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Gl ..read more