Do I need FDA approval to sell a vitamin C brightening serum in the US?

Cosmetics in the US do not require pre-market FDA approval, but under MoCRA (effective 2023) facilities must register with the FDA and brands must maintain product safety records. Your INCI ingredient list, net weight, and warning statements must appear on the label. If you make drug-like claims such as 'treats hyperpigmentation' the product could be reclassified. Manufacturers listed on AJ Cosmo Labs are familiar with MoCRA compliance and can guide your labeling before production.