MoCRA Facility Registration Lawyer
Facility registration is a foundational MoCRA obligation. Anthony Girand Law helps manufacturers, processors, and contract manufacturers register and stay current with the FDA.
What Facility Registration Requires
MoCRA requires any facility that manufactures or processes cosmetic products for distribution in the United States to register with the FDA, providing information about the facility and the products it produces.
Who Must Register
Registration obligations extend to domestic and foreign facilities alike, including brand-owned manufacturing operations and third-party contract manufacturers producing cosmetics on behalf of other companies.
Biennial Renewal
Facility registrations must be renewed every two years. Missing a renewal deadline can lapse a facility's registered status, so tracking renewal timing is an important ongoing compliance task.
Limited Exemptions
MoCRA includes certain limited exemptions from registration and other requirements, generally tied to business size and the type of products manufactured. Determining whether an exemption applies requires a careful review of the specific facts.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Operating an unregistered facility can expose a company to FDA enforcement action and jeopardize the ability to lawfully distribute products manufactured there, making timely registration a priority for any covered business.
Coordinating Registration With Product Listing
Facility registration works alongside MoCRA's separate product listing requirement, and companies typically need to address both obligations together as part of a coordinated compliance program.
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Anthony Girand, Esq. is a JD/MBA and Maryland attorney whose practice includes immigration, tax controversy, federal litigation, startup law, and regulatory compliance. He brings a business-minded legal perspective to matters involving federal agencies, founders, professionals, companies, and individuals facing consequential legal decisions.
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Anthony Girand, Esq. is a JD/MBA attorney with a federal practice spanning immigration, tax controversy, federal litigation, startup law, and regulatory compliance matters, including MoCRA and cosmetics compliance. He has been a member of the Maryland Bar since 1995.
His combined legal and business background allows him to counsel founders, business owners, and individuals facing complex federal legal matters with practical, business-minded strategy.
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