Helping you understand soap and cosmetic regulations — in plain English.
Category: Regulations & Compliance
The various laws and rules that apply to your products and business.
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Fragrance Allergen Update
There is some news on the Fragrance Allergen front! Finally.
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Louisiana Love for Cottage Cosmetic Makers
Making cosmetics (legally) in Louisiana just got a whole lot easier. You don’t have to fly under the radar anymore!
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You Make It Here, Why Isn’t It “Made in USA”?
Mixed and poured in the US, but using Shea butter from West Africa. Lavender from Provence. Vanilla from Madagascar. Can you really claim ‘Made in USA’?
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Safety Substantiation: What it Means (and How To Do It)
Before MoCRA, a cosmetic product was supposed to be safe, but there was no requirement for proof of its safety. Now proof is required.
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MoCRA Rulemaking Updates
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda, published September 4th, shows more delays in the publication of MoCRA’s fragrance allergen and GMP rules.
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Making Cosmetics in Nevada
A new Nevada law has provisions for cottage cosmetic makers, effective July 1, 2027.
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H.R. 4436 – Cosmetic Safety Protections for Communities of Color and Salon Workers Act
H.R. 4436 – Cosmetic Safety Protections for Communities of Color and Salon Workers Act, the fourth and final bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4435 – Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act
H.R. 4435 Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act , the third bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4434 – Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act
H.R. 4433 Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act, the second bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4433: The Toxic-free Beauty Act
H.R. 4433 – The Toxic-Free Beauty Act , the first bill in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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Safer Beauty Bill Package
Four new cosmetic bills have been introduced in the House, all together called the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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Update on BOI Filing – It’s On Again
Another court decision – reporting Beneficial Ownership Information with the US Treasury is BACK ON.