New Rules for Cosmetics
In the U.S., the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) marks the most significant change to federal cosmetics law in over 80 years.
It mandates product listings, facility registration, contact details, and additional safety documentation on packaging.
The challenge is providing all this information without compromising brand aesthetics.
While not all inclusive, the provisions defined collectively illustrate MoCRA’s holistic approach to modernizing cosmetic regulation.
For a full breakdown, read our guide on MoCRA.
EU Packaging Rules
In Europe, regulations such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are reshaping how beauty brands design packaging.
Clearer labeling, recyclability requirements, and stricter oversight are creating new challenges for brands trying to balance compliance with aesthetics.
As part of the EU Cosmetics Products Regulation, brands must list ingredients on product packaging using standardized names to ensure clarity and consumer safety.
This requirement is tied to the glossary of common ingredient names, a reference tool updated under Article 33 to align with international systems like INCI.
The 2025 update significantly expands the glossary, which now includes more than 30,000 entries.
For brands, this means ingredient declarations must closely follow the revised terminology, reinforcing both compliance and transparency across the European market
