Is cosmetic processing equipment regulated?

Yes, cosmetic processing systems are regulated by multiple entities, each targeting different elements of the system. In most cases, cosmetic processing equipment falls under a minimum of three separate entities – one for consumer safety, one for employee safety, and one for technical performance. The most common regulatory entities involved with cosmetic process equipment are listed below, varying by locale, industry, and product type:

• FDA (United States Food & Drug Administration)
• FDA MoCRA (the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022)
• cGMPs (FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices)
• BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment standards by ASME)
• 3A (Hygienic standards for Food Contact Equipment)
• EHEDG (EU Hygienic standards for Sanitary Applications)
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency – Class/Div/Group Ratings)
• NEC (National Electric Code)
• ATEX (European Explosive Atmosphere Equipment Standards)
• UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory)
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
• CE / EN (Conformité Européenne, or European Technical Conformance)
• OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• Multiple additional regional and industry-specific standards