Key takeaways:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued guidelines for cosmetic products entering the U.S. market, emphasizing registration and listing requirements.
- The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) mandates facility registration for those making or processing cosmetics for the U.S. market. Electronic submission through the Cosmetics Direct portal in SPL format is encouraged, with biennial renewal of registration required.
- The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau advises Philippine cosmetic exporters to carefully review and comply with the new USFDA guidelines, offering support to navigate these requirements.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has just released important guidelines for cosmetic products entering the U.S. market. Here’s what Philippine cosmetic exporters need to know in simpler terms:
What’s Important
1. Registering and listing requirements
The U.S. has new rules under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). This mandates every individual owning or operating a facility engaged in manufacturing or processing cosmetic products for distribution in the U.S. to register each facility with the USFDA. Additionally, for each cosmetic product, the responsible person must submit a cosmetic product listing to the USFDA.
2. How to submit info
The USFDA prefers getting this info online. They suggest using the Cosmetics Direct portal with a structured product labeling (SPL) format. It makes things faster. The USFDA gives clear steps on how to do this, from creating an account to checking the status of your submission.
3. Renewing registration
If you’re a cosmetic product facility, you must renew your registration every two years. The USFDA will remind you by email 60 days before it’s due. You need to check and update your info as needed and do the renewal process online.
Why This Matters for Philippine Exporters
The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) wants Philippine cosmetic exporters to pay close attention to these guidelines. This is crucial for making sure their products meet the U.S. requirements.
You can find the complete guidelines on the USFDA’s website here.
The DTI-EMB is here to help Philippine exporters understand and follow these rules. It’s all about making sure Philippine cosmetic products can smoothly go through the process when entering the U.S. market.
In short, if you’re exporting cosmetic products from the Philippines to the U.S., understanding these new USFDA guidelines is a must. The steps provided by the USFDA, along with the DTI-EMB’s support, make it easier for exporters to handle these important rules confidently.◼
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