Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program
About
The Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) is a voluntary reporting system where manufacturers, and packers, who manage cosmetic products sold in the United States, and the foreign manufacturers that export cosmetic products to the Unites States report to the FDA.
VCRP is applied to the following:
- Cosmetics sold to consumers that are sold over the commercial distribution transaction value standard of the FDA (US$1,000 or more per year)
- Cosmetics used for professional use in beauty salons, spas, and skin and hair clinics are excluded.
- Samples, free gifts, and cosmetics that are not for sale are excluded
Necessity and Expected Outcomes of the Certification
- Essential for entering the US market.
- Enhancement of corporate and brand image.
- Establishment of product safety and reliability through FDA certification.
- New business opportunities
- Can acquire cosmetic-related information through VCRP registration.
Certification Process
Certification Requirements
Facility Registration Subjects
- Cosmetics manufacturers
- Packaging businesses
- Overseas cosmetic manufacturers
Items to be checked when reviewing ingredients
- Submission of designated forms for product ingredients and composition registration
- If the composition of the product is changed after registration, submit a revision
GSC is doing our best to support customers' global corporate activities by getting the latest information and expertise through the US FDA U.S Agent that can respond in real time.
