An international beauty brand can enter the U.S. market directly, through a U.S. distributor, or in stages that combine both. Going direct gives the brand control, and also gives it the legal and operational duties. A distributor can take on part of that work if the agreement says so. The right route depends on your resources, your channels, and how fast you want to move. This guide is written for brand owners and manufacturers outside the United States. It explains what each

A U.S. cosmetic label must show a statement of identity and the net quantity of contents on the principal display panel. It must also show the name and place of business, an ingredient list, and any needed directions and warnings, all in English. The FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic labels, so the brand or its distributor must check them. This guide is written for brand owners and manufacturers outside the United States. It explains what the FDA requires and which points to

MoCRA is the U.S. cosmetics law that requires manufacturing facilities to register with the FDA, and requires the responsible person for each product to list it, keep safety records, and report serious adverse events. It covers cosmetics sold in the United States, including products made abroad. Certain small businesses are exempt. This guide is written for brand owners and manufacturers outside the United States. It explains each MoCRA rule in plain English and links the rul

A step-by-step guide for beauty brands on how to find a U.S. distributor, from preparing compliance documents to pitching and agreeing on a first order.

To import cosmetics to the USA, make sure each product meets U.S. law on safety, ingredients, color additives, labeling, and claims, then complete customs entry through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The FDA does not pre-approve cosmetics, apart from color additives, but it can refuse entry to products that break the rules. This guide is written for brand owners and manufacturers outside the United States. It covers the import basics, then shows which tasks the bra