Cosmetic Registration Navigator
Answer a few questions about your cosmetic business and find out immediately whether your facility must register with FDA under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), and whether your products require listing. Covers manufacturers, private label distributors, and foreign facilities.
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Question 1
What best describes your facility?
MoCRA 2022 — FD&C Act §607
Select the option that best describes your establishment:
MoCRA registration applies to facilities that manufacture or process cosmetic products. Administrative offices, warehouses, and retail stores are not required to register.
Question 2
Where is your facility located?
MoCRA 2022 — FD&C Act §607(a)
Is your manufacturing / processing facility located in the United States or outside the U.S.?
Both U.S. and foreign facilities that manufacture cosmetics sold in the U.S. must register under MoCRA. Foreign facilities must also designate a U.S. Agent.
Question 3
Do your cosmetics enter U.S. commerce?
MoCRA 2022 — FD&C Act §607(a)
Are the cosmetic products you manufacture or process sold or distributed in the United States?
Products must enter U.S. interstate commerce to trigger MoCRA registration. Products manufactured exclusively for export and never sold in the U.S. are generally excluded.
Question 4
Small Business — Annual Revenue
MoCRA 2022 — Small Business Exemption §612
What is your average annual gross sales of cosmetics over the last 3 years?
Facilities with average annual gross sales of cosmetics of $1,000,000 or less (averaged over the past 3 years) are exempt from facility registration — but their products may still require listing.
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Your MoCRA Registration & Listing Status
For informational purposes only. This tool provides a general assessment based on MoCRA 2022 guidance. Regulatory requirements may vary by product type. Always consult a qualified FDA regulatory specialist for advice specific to your situation.
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