Statement by Fragrance Creators Association Calling on Congress to Provide Funding to Implement Modernized Cosmetic Regulations

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / May 20, 2024 / Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) President and CEO Farah K. Ahmed issued the following statement on funding to support the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA):

"FCA is asking Congress to provide at least $8 million for the FDA's work to implement MoCRA in fiscal year 2025 (FY25). MoCRA ushered in a new era in cosmetics regulations but its success hinges on adequate funding. Consequently, FCA submitted letters to Congress today urging it to prioritize sound science, safety, and innovation and appropriate at least $8 million for FY25.

"Fragrance plays an essential role in cosmetics and personal care products, products that nurture skin health and hygiene, empower self-expression, lift confidence, and more. Sufficient funding for FDA to implement MoCRA will support responsible fragrance industry innovation, uphold safety, increase consumer confidence in the products they know and love, and advance environmental sustainability."

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Fragrance Creators Association is the trade association representing the majority of fragrance manufacturing in North America. We also represent fragrance-related interests along the value chain. Fragrance Creators' member companies are diverse, including large, medium, and small-sized companies that create, manufacture, and use fragrances and scents for home care, personal care, home design, fine fragrance, and industrial and institutional products, as well as those that supply fragrance ingredients, including natural extracts and other raw materials that are used in perfumery and fragrance mixtures. Fragrance Creators established and administers the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, ensuring ongoing dialogue with members of Congress and staff. Fragrance Creators also produces The Fragrance Conservatory, the comprehensive digital resource for high-quality information about fragrance-www.fragranceconservatory.com. Learn more about Fragrance Creators at fragrancecreators.org-for people, perfume, and the planet.

Contact Information

Katie Cross
kcross@fragrancecreators.org

SOURCE: Fragrance Creators Association

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