What certificates does a body cleansing soap bar need to enter the US?

For a body cleansing soap bar, the things you must have are: FDA cosmetic facility registration; Ingredient list; Country of origin marking.

The things you must have

• FDA cosmetic facility registration

  Your factory registers with FDA; you'll ask for its facility registration number.

• Ingredient list

  Your factory lists ingredients on the label; you'll ask for artwork before printing.

• Country of origin marking

  Your factory supplies English markings.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 7 items: 3 apply to every product in this category, 4 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

The regulations do not specify tests. Keep your own safety evidence. If child-resistant packaging is required, test the packaging under 16 CFR 1700.20.

This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.

What to look at for this product

If your body cleansing soap bar is sold as a cosmetic skin cleanser, ask for the manufacturing factory's cosmetic facility registration number.

If your soap contains color or fragrance ingredients, request the ordered ingredient list used on its cosmetic packaging.

If your soap will carry your business details, check the US contact information provided for adverse event reports.

If your soap causes a serious adverse event, you'll need the business named on the label to report that event.

If your soap will be offered in California, ask about its ingredient composition when assessing chemical warning needs.

If your soap is sold under your company name without a listing exemption, check that the cosmetic product listing identifies the finished cleansing bar.

Labels and state rules

List and name ingredients in the order required by 701.3; include the manufacturer's or distributor's name and address, net contents and US contact information for adverse event reports.

Proposition 65; PFAS rules in Minnesota, Maine, Vermont and Colorado

How this page was prepared

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.