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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
U.S. law that gave the FDA new powers over cosmetics, including mandatory recalls.
- Dates
- 2022
- Also known as
- MoCRA
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enacted by
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U.S. Congress
2022
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The quotes are the FDA describing what the Act gives it.
part of
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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An expansion of the 1938 Act, by the FDA's account.
- Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 Scholarship & press 2
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
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Adds a mandatory recall power; its funding is authorised appropriations, with no industry fee in its text.
led to
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FDA proposed rule on asbestos testing in talc cosmetics
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Section 3505 of MoCRA directs FDA to set testing methods; FDA proposed a rule on 27 December 2024 and withdrew it on 28 November 2025.
features
- PFAS in cosmetics assessment required by the Act Primary record 6
Timeline 2 dates
- 2022 Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
- 2022 U.S. Congress signed into law Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
Proof 6 sources
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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was passed in 1938.
FDA has the authority to order a mandatory recall if the responsible person refuses to do so voluntarily.
A responsible person is required to ensure and maintain records supporting adequate safety substantiation of their cosmetic products.
October 29, 2026 FDA issued a final guidance document for the cosmetics industry as part of our ongoing activities to implement the provisions added or required by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 Passes, FDA Law Blog (Hyman, Phelps & McNamara).
Scholarship & press
FDORA includes, as subtitle E, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328), U.S. Congress, 29 Dec 2022.
Primary record
This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022’’.
MANDATORY RECALL AUTHORITY.
There is authorized to be appropriated $14,200,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,960,000 for fiscal year 2024, and $41,890,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027
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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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is the most significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was passed in 1938.
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Talc (FDA, Cosmetic Ingredients; content current as of 16 Jan 2026), U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products pursuant to section 3505 of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022.
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Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Cosmetics, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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That FDA assess the use of PFAS in cosmetic products and the scientific evidence regarding the safety of their use in cosmetic products
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