Navigating US Cosmetics Compliance: Ingredient Bans, Trends, and Strategies

Watch our informative webinar — “Navigating US Cosmetics Compliance: Ingredient Bans, Trends, and Strategies” — where we explored critical regulatory changes and shared actionable strategies to help brands adjust formulations and stay compliant.

The US cosmetics industry operates within a complex, evolving regulatory environment influenced by federal and state mandates. Effective January 1, 2025, states like Washington, California, Maryland, and New York banned hazardous substances such as PFAS, lead, phthalates, and formaldehyde. These state-level bans complement federal FDA oversight, requiring manufacturers to carefully adapt formulations. This ensures compliance without compromising product quality or efficacy.

Key Points Covered in the Webinar

• Federal Regulations: An in-depth review of FDA-prohibited and restricted ingredients, including substances like bithionol, chloroform, and methylene chloride, alongside the rationale for these restrictions.
• State-Level Bans: Examination of the impact of newly enforced bans in key states and their consequences for cosmetic product formulations.
• Future Regulatory Trends: Insights into upcoming regulatory developments, notably the FDA’s anticipated PFAS assessment scheduled for completion by December 29, 2025, and its potential effects on the industry.

Additionally, beyond regulatory frameworks, the webinar provides practical formulation strategies such as:

• Identifying and evaluating safe alternative ingredients to replace banned chemicals.
• Ensuring that reformulated products continue to meet rigorous safety, efficacy, and consumer expectations.
• Assessing the technical feasibility, market acceptance, and regulatory fitness of new ingredients.

As a trusted consulting partner for cosmetics and consumer goods sectors, Ingenious e-Brain offers expert guidance on cosmetics compliance. We help manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges and optimize product portfolios. Our focus is on innovative and compliant formulation strategies.

Watch the full webinar recording to stay informed about evolving regulations. Discover how to effectively align your products with current and upcoming industry standards.

Speakers

Robin Willats

Director - BD

Dr. Himanshu Verma

Director - Healthcare

Hitesh Gupta

Sr. Principal Consultant

Diksha Mishra

Principal Consultant

Robin Willats (Director - BD), Dr. Himanshu Verma (Director - BD), Hitesh Gupta (Sr. Principal Consultant), and Diksha (Principal Consultant) led the session, bringing their expertise in cosmetics regulatory research and consulting, with a proven track record of assisting clients in meeting FDA and state regulatory requirements, addressing ingredient bans, and sourcing compliant alternatives.

Watch the full webinar recording to gain expert insights and stay ahead of regulatory trends that are reshaping the future of cosmetics in the U.S.

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