PCPC Urges Swift Passage of FDA Funding Bill for Effective Cosmetics Regulation

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has emphasized the need for adequate funding to effectively oversee cosmetics and personal care products regulations. The US Senate's passage of the FDA Fiscal Year 2026 bill in the Senate Appropriations Committee includes essential funding for the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and sunscreen regulatory reform. PCPC is urging the U.S. Senate to move swiftly in passing this legislation to ensure strong, science-based regulation that protects consumers and supports industry innovation.

Key Takeaways:

• PCPC has advocated for appropriate FDA funding to effectively oversee cosmetics and personal care products regulations for a long time.
• The Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins and Vice Chair Patty Murray are credited with including essential funding for MoCRA implementation and sunscreen regulatory reform in the bill.
• PCPC urges the U.S. Senate to pass the legislation swiftly to ensure strong, science-based regulation that protects consumers and supports industry innovation.
• MoCRA provisions are crucial for effective cosmetics regulation and enforcement.
• Sunscreen regulatory reform is necessary for ensuring consumer safety and industry innovation.

Statistics:

• $ [N/A, no specific funding amount mentioned in the source]
• [Essential funding] for MoCRA implementation and sunscreen regulatory reform has been included in the bill.
• The FDA Fiscal Year 2026 bill has been passed in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
• This legislation aims to ensure strong, science-based regulation that protects consumers and supports industry innovation.

Sources:

• Personal Care Products Council (Press Release, July 21)