U.S. Agent Services Cosmetics

U.S. Agent Services Cosmetics

Official Communication Hub

As your designated U.S. Agent, all official FDA MoCRA correspondence, regulatory notices, and inquiries are directed to us ensuring nothing is missed.

  • Primary FDA MoCRA point of contact
  • All official notices received & forwarded
  • No missed communications due to time zones
  • Regulatory inquiry handling

Inspection Coordination

We facilitate FDA inspections of your cosmetic facility under MoCRA coordinating logistics and ensuring your team is fully prepared for every regulatory visit.

  • MoCRA inspection scheduling support
  • Pre-inspection readiness guidance
  • Liaison between FDA and your facility
  • Documentation review support

Emergency Contact

For cosmetic safety alerts or product recalls under MoCRA, the FDA contacts us immediately to ensure rapid notification and response on your behalf.

  • Product recall response coordination
  • Serious adverse event communication
  • Rapid escalation to your team

MoCRA Registration Support

We assist with cosmetic facility registration, product listing, Responsible Person designation, and renewal management on each program’s own schedule, keeping your MoCRA compliance current.

  • Cosmetic facility registration (MoCRA)
  • Product listing submissions
  • Responsible Person designation
  • Renewal management

Are You Cosmetics Compliant?

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 brought sweeping new requirements for cosmetic manufacturers. Our team specializes in MoCRA compliance from initial facility registration to ongoing product listing and U.S. Agent representation.

Cosmetics Services At a Glance

ServiceWho Needs ItFrequencyTimeframePricing
Starting at
U.S. Agent ServicesForeign facilities onlyAnnualBefore facility registration; renew each year$295/yr
Cosmetic Facility RegistrationDomestic & foreignBiennialInitial registration required; renewal every 2 years$449
Cosmetic Product ListingAll cosmetic brandsAnnual + per productWithin 120 days of marketing; updated every year$299/product
Cosmetic Label ReviewAll manufacturersPer product/changeBefore market entry or reformulation$449/product
Responsible Person DesignationForeign brandsOngoingRequired before marketing in the U.S.$295/yr

Cosmetic US Agent FAQs

Who needs a U.S. Agent for cosmetics?

Any foreign facility that manufactures or processes cosmetic products for the U.S. market must designate a U.S. Agent. This is a mandatory requirement under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) and applies regardless of company size or product volume. Domestic U.S. facilities are exempt.

What does a U.S. Agent actually do?

Your U.S. Agent is the FDA’s official point of contact for your facility. We receive all regulatory correspondence and notices, coordinate and prepare you for FDA inspections, and serve as the emergency contact for recalls or serious adverse event communications. Without a responsive U.S. Agent, the FDA has no reliable way to reach your facility, which puts your registration at risk.

Is a U.S. Agent the same as a Responsible Person?

No. They’re separate, legally distinct roles under MoCRA. The U.S. Agent handles FDA communications and inspection coordination for your facility. The Responsible Person is accountable for product safety substantiation, product listing, and adverse event reporting, the name on your label. A foreign Responsible Person still needs a U.S. Agent. We can serve as your U.S. Agent and support your Responsible Person obligations, but it’s worth knowing these aren’t interchangeable.

What happens if I don’t have an active U.S. Agent?

The FDA can suspend your facility’s registration, which makes it illegal to distribute your cosmetic products in the U.S. until the registration is reinstated. A lapse in coverage, even briefly, creates real exposure: missed FDA notices, delayed inspection coordination, and risk to your ability to stay on the market.

Why does U.S. Agent renewal show as annual if facility registration is biennial?

Those are two different clocks. Your FDA Entry U.S. Agent service renews annually, that’s our service term, so your coverage and support never lapse. The FDA itself only formally reconfirms your U.S. Agent designation when your facility registration renews, every two years. We keep your agent information accurate with FDA in between regardless, so there’s no gap either way.