U.S. FDA Launches New Features in Cosmetics Direct for Improved Product Management

On July 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the addition of two new features to Cosmetics Direct, the electronic submission portal for cosmetic facility registration and product listing under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). These updates aim to provide responsible persons – manufacturers, packers, or distributors whose names appear on the product label – with more flexibility in managing their registration and listing information.

The new features added to Cosmetics Direct are:

• Discontinuation of Cosmetic Product Listing: This feature enables responsible persons to mark cosmetic products that are no longer on the market as discontinued. Unlike deleting, discontinuation still keeps the product information in the system, allowing for easy relisting if the product is reintroduced in the future.

• Relisting of Discontinued Products: This feature enables responsible persons to bring previously discontinued products back to the market, simplifying the process of reintroducing them.

To assist users in navigating these new functions, the FDA has updated the User's Guide to Cosmetics Direct, which provides comprehensive instructions and is available on the FDA's website.

Relevant Resources

• U.S. FDA Launches Cosmetic Direct Electronic Portal for MoCRA

• FDA Unveils Additional Submission Tools for Cosmetic Facility Registration and Product Listing

• US MoCRA Compliance Focus: Major Updates and Steps for Being Prepared