Is Your Beauty Business up to Date With Cosmetic Regulations?

The cosmetics industry is booming: it was a $511 billion industry in 2021, and things are predicted to continue growing at a 4.75 percent rate.

Because of all this growth, it is more important than ever that cosmetic regulations are up to date.

If you are a business owner in the cosmetics industry, don’t let any regulation for beauty products hinder your ability to grow.

Keep reading to find out the current mandates on the cosmetic industry and how to assimilate your business with the best manufacturing methods.

The Current Cosmetic Regulations

The U.S. is more relaxed than other countries regarding the manufacturing of beauty products. This can be a blessing and a curse.

In one way, your business can have more room to experiment with active ingredients. In another, you might be missing out on the international market.

Vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable products are gaining traction in the beauty industry. If your business has the means to accommodate those practices, you’d be ahead of the game regarding these regulations.

But let’s get to the nitty-gritty of beauty product regulations.

The FDA regulates cosmetics following the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.  They must be safe for users and properly labelled with all ingredients—especially color additives.

Color additives are the only ingredients that require FDA approval for the intended use.

You also must refrain from using ingredients that are prohibited by FDA regulations.

How Do I Achieve These Standards?

To make sure that your products are up to code, review your product packaging. Do not lie on your packaging, do not make fake promises to users, and do not mislead consumers by using non-regulatory words like “natural” and “organic.”

Essentially, state exactly what your product is.

FDA approval is not a requirement to go on the market, although receiving that thumbs-up could improve your sales.

To be sure that you are following the current cosmetic regulations, consider using a manufacturing lab. BPI Labs manufacturing works with you to provide the best for your products and business.

On the Safe Side

There’s no messing around with the seriousness of cosmetic regulations. You don’t want a lawsuit coming your way for a silly mistake you made for not keeping up with current policies.

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