The massive piece of legislation included the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 MOCRA, comprising a long-awaited update to the nation’s cosmetic laws. MOCRA amends Chapter VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act FD&C Act.
Mandatory reporting and other regulatory oversight for cosmetics companies will likely lead to similar litigation risks already experienced by drug and device companies. Companies will need to monitor for the establishment of Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetics products.
President Biden signed into law the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act which requires increased FDA oversight of cosmetics and the ingredients in them. The law creates requirements that may generate increased consumer litigation. These are the key provisions and timeline.