The FDA’s Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act introduces new requirements for the cosmetics industry, significantly increasing regulation for the first time since 1938. Key changes include:

1. Facility Registration: Companies must register their manufacturing facilities with the FDA.
2. Product Listings: All marketed cosmetic products, including their ingredients, must be listed and updated with the FDA.
3. Adverse Event Reporting: Packaging must include a way for consumers to report adverse effects, such as a QR code or URL. Companies must maintain records of these reports and submit them to the FDA, potentially leading to recalls if necessary.
4. Safety Records: Companies are required to ensure and document the safety of their products.
5. FDA Notifications: Adverse side effects must be reported to the FDA to protect consumers.

These rules aim to increase accountability, transparency, and consumer safety, ending decades of loose regulation in the industry.

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