MoCRA Updates: FDA to ‘Sunset’ VCRP and New ORA Restructuring
The FDA has released two major updates in response to the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). In this article, we…
EU and UK to Begin Cracking Down on Ingredients Sourced from Deforestation Practices
In the past few years, the cosmetics industry has made efforts to address the global concerns of sustainability and corporate responsibility. In the spirit…
FDA Stands Firm: CBD Products Cannot Be Marketed as Food Additives or Dietary Supplements
The FDA has issued a new ruling on CBD products in the ongoing pursuit to strike a balance between consumer demand and regulatory mechanisms…
MoCRA Explained: Bringing US Cosmetic Regulation into the Modern Era
In December 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law, introducing the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). This is the first significant…
Washington State Plastic Producer Registration Now Open for 2023
Attention packaging manufacturers! The Washington State Plastic Producer Registration for 2023 is now open and must be completed on or before April 1st, 2023….
Manufacturer Scorecard: Four Factors to Consider
As 2022 draws to a close, many brands are evaluating their relationships and contracts with manufacturers. Increasingly, Ithos is seeing brands employ a “scorecard”…