What K-Beauty Importers Should Know About MoCRA
K-beauty is growing fast in the U.S., but importing cosmetics is not the same as importing regular general merchandise. One of the biggest changes importers need to understand is MoCRA. MoCRA stands for the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act. It expanded FDA oversight of cosmetics and created new compliance responsibilities for the cosmetics industry. For importers, the main point is simple: Do not treat cosmetics like ordinary cargo. Before a K-beauty shipment moves, importers should ask basic questions: 1. Is the Korean manufacturer registered with FDA if registration is required? 2. Does the facility have an FDA Establishment Identifier, also called an FEI? 3. Has the cosmetic product been listed with FDA if listing is required? 4. Who is the “responsible person” listed on the product label? 5. Are the ingredients properly documented? 6. Are labels and product claims being reviewed? 7. Does the broker have enough information before entry? This matters because a shipment ...