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A New Era in Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act

 In recent years, the cosmetics industry has experienced exponential growth, with new products being introduced almost daily. The average American consumer uses six to 12 cosmetics products daily. This growth has resulted in a need for more comprehensive regulation of cosmetic products to ensure consumer safety. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is a new law that aims to modernize and strengthen cosmetic regulations in the United States. 

MoCRA was signed into law on January 1, 2022, and replaces the previous Cosmetic Act, which had not been updated since 1938. MoCRA brings significant changes to the cosmetic industry and regulations under MoCRA will impact the entire lifecycle of cosmetics products from manufacturing to marketing.  

New MoCRA requirements include:  

  • FDA registration for cosmetics facilities 
  • Product listings for each cosmetic product 
  • Adverse event reporting 
  • Safety substantiation 
  • Compliance […]
By |2023-05-24T12:27:23-04:00May 24, 2023|Cosmetics, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on A New Era in Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act
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Omnibus Bill: What Changes Can You Expect to Cosmetics Regulation?

On December 22, 2022, U.S. House and Senate leaders passed the long-awaited $1.7 trillion FY2023 omnibus spending bill. This blog provides information on the significant changes to cosmetics regulation with the passage of the Omnibus bill and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act amendments. We encourage you to contact Diaz Trade Law to assess the implications of the significant changes.  […]

By |2023-01-06T11:31:44-05:00January 6, 2023|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Import, International Trade, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on Omnibus Bill: What Changes Can You Expect to Cosmetics Regulation?
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Don’t be a Target, Learn Best Practices to Mitigate FDA Enforcement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in full enforcement mode issuing 260 warning letters in 2021 alone! Now is the time to ensure your products are in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) prior to importation. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and others engaged in the production or sale of over the counter (OTC) drugs or cosmetic products must be aware of FDA’s various enforcement mechanisms, and more importantly,  how to avoid and/or mitigate such actions.  FDA’s most common enforcement activities include notices of FDA action, warning letters, seizures, voluntary recalls, injunctions, and criminal prosecution.

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By |2021-07-22T11:27:59-04:00May 27, 2021|Cosmetics, E-Cigarette, Food, FSMA, Gluten Free, Import, Import Alert, International Trade, Medical Devices, Pre-compliance, Reasonable Care, Tobacco, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on Don’t be a Target, Learn Best Practices to Mitigate FDA Enforcement
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Exporting 201 – Advanced Exporting Webinar 5/22 – RSVP Today!

Whether you are a new or experienced exporter, the next webinar is essential!

  • When do you get to hear from a Board Certified Expert on actual horror stories and when it’s in your best interest to file a Disclosure?

RSVP now to join our Exporting 201 webinar. And don’t forget to check out all of our upcoming webinars!

RSVP TODAY!

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By |2021-11-03T15:30:28-04:00May 7, 2018|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Export, Food, Freight Forwarding, International Law, International Trade, Medical Devices, Speaking, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on Exporting 201 – Advanced Exporting Webinar 5/22 – RSVP Today!
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Top Successes of Diaz Trade Law (DTL) & Diaz Trade Consulting (DTC) in 2016!

DTL saved clients MILLIONS of dollars in 2016, below we list a summary of some of our compliance successes!

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)

  • Assisted an importer in having $434,486.00 worth of goods seized returned to it in a RECORD 24 working days, with a signed settlement agreement with CBP in a record 17 working days!
  • Assisted an importer in having $324,466.00 worth of goods seized for an underlying AES violation returned.
  •  Assisted importers in filing prior disclosures that were accepted by CBP, advising of errors found, and avoiding substantial penalties.
  •  Assisted importers in successfully responding to CBP 28’s and 29’s resulting in close outs, and no further enforcement action by CBP!
  •  Assisted importers in creating and maintaining pre-compliance programs to evaluate intellectual property rights and pre-report merchandise to CBP resulting in expedited entry into the U.S. with no delays or examinations by CBP.

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By |2021-11-09T13:53:53-05:00January 26, 2017|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Cuba, Events, Export, Import, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Seizures, Speaking, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on Top Successes of Diaz Trade Law (DTL) & Diaz Trade Consulting (DTC) in 2016!
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Register Now to Meet FDA’s Director of Import Operations and Maintenance – November 12, 2015

Do you need to know the current issues affecting importing and exporting for international trade professionals?  What about common compliance issues when importing food, cosmetics, and medical devices?  If you answered yes, you will not want to miss the last of our three-part seminar series that will cover these topics and much more.  Plus, members of supporting organizations, clients of Becker & Poliakoff, and future members and clients, will receive a discount!  Here’s all the information about our upcoming seminar:

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By |2022-07-06T15:13:43-04:00November 6, 2015|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Customs Broker, Food, FSMA, Import, Import Alert, Medical Devices, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on Register Now to Meet FDA’s Director of Import Operations and Maintenance – November 12, 2015
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3 Part Compliance Seminar Series You DON’T Want to Miss!

We are excited to announce our upcoming 3 part seminar series on Importing, Exporting, and FDA Compliance! Government and private speakers will participate.  
Each seminar will provide resources for new and experienced international trade
professionals including:

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By |2022-07-06T16:22:08-04:00August 24, 2015|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Cuba, Customs Broker, Events, Export, Food, FSMA, Import, Medical Devices, OWIT, Speaking, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on 3 Part Compliance Seminar Series You DON’T Want to Miss!
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New FDA-USA Website for Importers

Do you import food products (or any FDA regulated product) into the U.S.? I’ve launched a new website (www.FDA-USA.com) to assist you in learning the basic requirements for FDA regulated products. The website features information for importers of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, dietary supplements and alcoholic beverages.

Don’t forget, if you are a registered food facility with the FDA and don’t comply with FDA’s mandatory biennial registration, FDA can cancel your FDA Food Facility Registration. Learn more about the Biennial Registration requirement in my previous post here.

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By |2021-11-09T14:55:31-05:00October 30, 2014|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Food, FSMA, Import, Medical Devices, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on New FDA-USA Website for Importers
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FDA Discusses TOP Reasons for Detention of Goods

At today's Import Operations Training, sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (FCBF), top officials from FDA traveled to Miami to educate importers and brokers. Topics ranged from a general overview of FDA compliance, TOP rationales for FDA detentions, Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) updates, an overview of the newly re-organized (now DIO) Division of Import Operations (formerly DIOP - policy has now been removed), an overview of CBP & FDA's Joint Team 488 - which handles liquidated damages claims for underlying FDA violations and much more. Highlights of the TOP rationale for detentions follows...

By |2021-11-10T14:22:59-05:00March 20, 2013|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Food, FSMA, Import, Import Alert, Medical Devices, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Comments Off on FDA Discusses TOP Reasons for Detention of Goods
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