Under MoCRA, who is the “responsible person” for U.S. cosmetic product listing?

Quick Answer (for busy buyers)

Here’s the buyer-first summary. If your brand name is on the label, you usually act as the responsible person and must ensure the listing is submitted and kept current.

• For MoCRA cosmetic product listing, the “responsible person” is the manufacturer, packer, or distributor whose name is on the product label (often the brand owner/private-label seller).
• That entity is expected to list the product with FDA and maintain required records; a contract manufacturer like us is usually not the responsible person unless our name is on the label.
• Operationally, we can support your listing prep by supplying product specs, formula/INCI details, and documentation packages, and we can coordinate third-party testing and track test reports.
• We also support barcode info, artwork/packaging files, and insert/price list drafting so your label matches your chosen U.S. responsible person.
• For execution: bulk production is typically 10-20 business days once everything is confirmed; packaging ordering commonly takes 10-30 business days (e.g., unit carton ~15 days, set box ~20 days; glass bottle ~15 days, acrylic bottle ~30 days).
• For full brand build-out (formula, design, filing/testing coordination, production), plan about 45-60 days end-to-end.
• MOQ depends on formula and packaging; we confirm after your concept and target price are set.