Cosmetics · United States
Cosmetics in United States: scope, official sources and a practical sequence for checking market requirements.
Requirements may vary by product, intended use, importer and destination. Verify the current official rules for your specific shipment.
Scope
Classify the product by its intended use, formula and claims: cosmetic, drug, or both. Therapeutic claims cannot be treated as ordinary cosmetic claims.
Method and scope
Check MoCRA facility registration, product listing and any applicable exemptions for the business and product. FDA registration is not product approval.
Review ingredients, responsible-party details and label claims. Keep formula and batch records for the importer.
Official source
FDA Importing CosmeticsThe source may require an account, region access or manual verification.
Check the route
- Identify the product, materials, intended use and target users.
- Check HS Code and the customs classification route.
- Confirm the importer and the responsibilities of each party.
- Read the product-specific official rules; additional requirements may apply.
- Check testing, documentation and labeling requirements where applicable.
- Reconcile the order, invoice, packing details and shipping documents.
- Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or qualified adviser before shipment.