As the December 29, 2023 deadline for certain aspects of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (“MoCRA”) approaches, FDA has finalized its guidance document governing the registration of cosmetic manufacturing...more
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Currently, cosmetics are regulated through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)– which has recently been revamped by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)–and various...more
On November 8, 2023, FDA issued a Final Guidance entitled Compliance Policy for Cosmetic Product Facility Registration and Cosmetic Product Listing (“FDA Guidance”) extending some upcoming deadlines set forth in the...more
California has become the first U.S. state to ban the use of four potentially harmful food and drink additives. On October 7, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 418, the California Food...more
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (“MoCRA”) contains several provisions that will go into effect on December 29, 2023. We have previously explained some of the main provisions of MoCRA in Amendments to...more
For several years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) has been working to revise the dietary requirements for the National School Lunch Program (“NSLP”) and other federally funded school meal programs. On February 7,...more