Compliance Driven Cosmetic Formulations
Desert Juice Company (DJC), LLC provides onsite and remote consultation for the research, development, and commercialization of cosmetic and personal care products. DJC formulations are uniquely developed using naturally derived ingredients while minimizing unnecessary components and additives. Our objective is to ensure product safety, manufacturing reliability, formulation performance, and consumer satisfaction. When appropriate, ingredient safety and preliminary toxicological assessments are incorporated throughout the product development process to support sound scientific and regulatory decision-making. Hyperlinks are in blue for further information below.
Cosmetic Compliance Support
DJC provides regulatory support throughout the development and lifecycle for the product in accordance with Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) compliance mandates, such as dossiers, product listings and safety substantiation; including ingredient review, product specifications, technical documentation, supplier compliance documentation, and other regulatory requirements necessary to support commercialization in the United States and foreign markets. Compliance includes, but is not limited to major CPG buyers, such as Walmart, Target, etc. All formulations will be in compliance with all Regional Regulations listed in the section below, and specific client requirements.
Current Regional Cosmetic Regulations
Australia:
AICIS (formerly NICNAS) – Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme: Australia's regulatory program for the assessment and management of industrial chemicals, including ingredients used in cosmetic products.
Canada:
Health Canada, Food and Drugs Act: Canada's primary legislation governing the safety, manufacture, sale, labeling, and advertising of cosmetics, foods, drugs, and medical devices to protect public health
Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869): Regulations established under Canada's Food and Drugs Act governing cosmetic notification, labeling, ingredient disclosure, product safety, and manufacturing requirements for cosmetic products marketed in Canada.
Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Health Canada's administrative list of prohibited and restricted ingredients used to assist manufacturers in determining the compliance and safety of cosmetic products marketed in Canada.
European Union:
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) – Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
REACH SVHC Candidate List – Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 – Cosmetic Product Safety, Labeling, Manufacturing, and Market Requirements
United States Federal:
21 U.S.C. § 361 - 364 (FD&C Act § 601 - 604): cosmetic provisions (adulteration, misbranding, regulations, definitions)
21 U.S.C. § 364 a - j (FD&C Act § 605 - 614): Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA): provisions (adverse events, cGMP, facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation, and all-inclusive requirements.
21 U.S.C. § 700 – General cosmetic regulations.
21 U.S.C. § 701 – Cosmetic labeling requirements.
21 U.S.C. § 740 – Required warning statements.
US State-Level Regulations:
California Proposition 65: California Proposition 65, officially titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a right-to-know law enacted by California ballot initiative. Administered by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) under CalEPA, it requires businesses to provide a "clear and reasonable warning" before knowingly and intentionally exposing individuals in California to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
California Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Washington Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Other Services by Region
ISO Standards
ISO 22716 – Cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics
ISO/IEC 17025 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
International Fragrance Association (IFRA): a voluntary industry standard, but in practice many fragrance suppliers, cosmetic manufacturers, and retailers require compliance with them contractually. So while they are not law, they often become a commercial requirement.
Retail & Customer Compliance
Compliance with retailer and customer-specific product requirements (e.g., Target, Walmart, Costco, specialty retailers, and private-label programs).
Gap analysis and technical documentation review.
Third-party laboratory report review and testing recommendations.
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Videos
FDA Webinar: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 – Key Terms and Provisions
FDA Grand Rounds: Postmarket Regulation of Cosmetic Products – The Who, What, When, Why, and How