FDA – Cosmetics
Label and Content Review
Fee: $349 / product
Cosmetic labels in the United States are regulated by FDA under the FD&C Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). Ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance; perfume and flavor may be declared as "fragrance" or "flavor." A warning statement is placed on the label where needed to prevent a health hazard.
Who Is Obligated?
Manufacturers, packers and distributors of cosmetics to be sold in the United States.
What We Do
- We review your label and ingredient list against FDA rules.
- We report the gaps in ingredient names, order and warning statements.
- We prepare the corrected English label text.
What You Receive
- Review report
- Corrected label text
US Cosmetic Label and Content Review Application
Product, ingredient list, and label details for the review of your cosmetic labels against FDA and MoCRA rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
- In what order should I list the ingredients?
- Ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance. Perfume and flavor may be declared as "fragrance" or "flavor."
- Is a warning statement mandatory on the label?
- A warning statement is placed on the label where needed to prevent a health hazard. We specify in the review which warnings your product requires.
- What do you deliver at the end of the review?
- A review report showing the gaps and the corrected English label text.
Sources: FDA: Cosmetics Labeling; 21 CFR 701.3; 21 CFR 740.1.