How should the ingredient list be formatted for U.S. labels for private label body care?

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 U.S. private label body care (cosmetic) products, format the ingredient list as: “Ingredients:” followed by INCI names (not trade names), comma-separated, in descending order by weight.
• After all ingredients above 1%, you may list ingredients at 1% or less in any order.
• Fragrance is usually declared as “Fragrance (Parfum)”; color additives (e.g., CI numbers) are commonly placed at the end, and for shade/variant ranges you can use “+/- (May Contain)” where applicable.
• Keep the ingredient list on the outer package when there is one; if there is no outer box, put it on the container.
• Avoid marketing terms inside the ingredient statement (no “brightening complex” etc.).
• If you plan to sell SPF or other drug-type claims in the U.S., labeling moves to OTC-style requirements (e.g., Drug Facts/Active Ingredients), so confirm the route early.
• Operationally, our MOQ is typically 1000-3000 units (about 1000 for simpler items; ~3000 for more complex sets).
• We support formula customization and sampling/proofing, and can arrange product testing and documentation support (e.g., test reports, barcode/packaging files).
• Typical bulk production is 10-20 working days after materials are ready; packaging lead times are often 10-30 working days (e.g., glass bottles ~15 days, acrylic ~30 days).