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What Beauty Needs to Know About the Biggest New Regulations in 80 Years

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act (MoCRA) transforms the US cosmetics landscape from a self-governing body to a federally regulated industry. And with the first deadline just months away, brands need to take heed of new FDA guidelines.

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act (MoCRA) transforms the US cosmetics landscape from a self-governing body to a federally regulated industry — The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act (MoCRA) transforms the US cosmetics landscape from a self-governing body to a federally regulated industry (Getty Images)

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Emily Jensen

24 July 2023

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Compared to the food and drug businesses, the safety of cosmetics has historically been a low priority for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But with the cosmetics industry growing in size and influence, the organisation is exerting newfound authority over lipsticks and moisturisers the same way it does for pain meds.

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