To import cosmetics into the United States, the product must comply with the provisions of the FDA for the sale of cosmetic products in America, in particular with the new MOCRA regulation. A permit is not required to import cosmetic products onto the American market. However, you need to make sure that the ingredients, colorings and labels comply with FDA regulations. We offer FDA compliance services to ensure labels are compliant and prevent shipments from being held up at customs upon arrival in the United States. The export of cosmetic products to America is now subject to a new regulation that will come into force on December 29, 2023: MOCRA - Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act

To import cosmetic products into the United States of America, it is necessary to review the labels and ingredients to ensure that they comply with the provisions of the Food and Drug Administration. It is important to note that the rules regarding the importation of cosmetic products into the United States do not differ from those governing the sales activities of American manufacturers. With the entry into force of the MOCRA regulation, the most significant change concerns the obligation to register with the FDA for companies that intend to export cosmetic products to the American market. The registration must also include the list of ingredients of the various cosmetic products to be sold in the USA. Other important aspects of the new FDA regulations on the compliance of cosmetic products intended for the American market are: Appointment of a person responsible for the manufacturing company; Compliance with FDA production standards for cosmetic products [GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice]; Declaration on the label of any allergens present in the cosmetic; Keeping of documentation relating to the production process, and cases of problems arising following the use of the cosmetic. It is the responsibility of the individual manufacturing company to bring cosmetic products up to standard before importing them into America. Therefore, since there is no need for an import permit to sell cosmetics in the United States, for the distribution and sale of cosmetics it will be enough to make sure that the products comply with the provisions of the FDA. In particular, the elements of the product to be analyzed and brought into compliance are: Ingredients Colorants Labeling