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 US market compliance, we implement a tiered stability program.
- For all three categories, we start with accelerated stability testing under CTFA guidelines: 1-3 months at 40°C (±2°C) and 75% RH (±5%).
- This is required to support a minimum 24-month shelf life claim.
- Specific checks differ: beard oils are monitored for rancidity and ingredient separation; alcohol-based aftershaves for evaporation and pH drift; moisturizers for emulsion breakdown, viscosity changes, and preservative efficacy.
- Real-time testing runs concurrently for 12+ months under ambient conditions.
- We also perform in-use stability and compatibility tests with your chosen packaging (e.g., dropper, pump, jar) to check for leaching, corrosion, or cap seal integrity.
- Our standard testing cycle adds 30-45 days to the sampling phase.
- We provide a formal Stability Study Report and Certificate of Analysis for your files.
- The total timeline from formula approval to production-ready status is typically 60+ days, including this testing.
- We cannot guarantee regulatory approval but will support all necessary documentation for your US market entry.
Buyer outcome
A launch-ready compliance plan: inputs collected, roles assigned, and update cadence defined.
Most common blocker
Missing facility information + inconsistent ingredient/label snapshots across SKUs.
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This page is a practical buyer guide. For definitive requirements and updates, use FDA resources and qualified regulatory counsel.