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2026 Cosmetic Market Access & MoCRA Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide

As one of the world’s most attractive and massive cosmetic markets, the United States—driven by its vast consumer base, vibrant domestic industry, and open reception to international brands—has always been a strategic stronghold for global beauty enterprises expanding their overseas footprint. However, opportunities come hand in hand with challenges. As modern U.S. cosmetic regulations advance, market entry barriers are undergoing their most profound transformation in decades. How can brands navigate compliance obligations and avoid regulatory red lines prior to commercialization? This guide provides an in-depth breakdown of the latest core compliance essentials for entering the U.S. cosmetic market. I. What is MoCRA? A New Era in U.S. Beauty Regulation The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents the most historically significant restructuring of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory authority over cosmetics in decades. The implementation of MoCRA marks a decisive shift in U.S. oversight from

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China Cosmetic

Compliance Guide for Cosmetic Safety Assessment

I. Key Dates and Scope II. Qualifications for Safety Assessors Cosmetic safety assessors must meet the following requirements: III. The Four-Step Risk Assessment Process The risk assessment for ingredients and substances involves these four steps: IV. Core Principles for Assessment 1. Ingredient Assessment 2. Product Assessment V. Testing for Harmful Substances VI. 2024 Update: How to Submit Reports Cosmetics are now divided into two categories for submission: VII. Record Keeping Safety assessment records must be kept for at least 10 years after the expiration date of the last batch of the product sold. Have Questions?

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China Cosmetic

Five New Testing Methods Incorporated into Safety Technical Standards, Including Animal Alternatives!

TThe National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has organized the drafting of five testing methods, including the Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Test Method, In Vitro Skin Sensitization: Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (kDPRA), In Vitro Skin Absorption Test Method, Immunotoxicity Test Method, and Oral Mucosal Irritation Test Method. These methods have been reviewed and approved by the Chairperson’s Meeting of the NMPA Cosmetics Standardization Technical Committee and are hereby released for inclusion in the relevant chapters of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (see Attachments). These five methods are newly added and will officially take effect on March 1, 2026. Prior to the effective date, cosmetic registrants and notifiers are encouraged to adopt these methods for relevant testing. Notice is hereby given. Attachments: National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) August 28, 2025 Have Questions?

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