What certificates does a deodorant body powder need to enter the US?

For a deodorant body powder, 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 deodorant body powder is manufactured as a cosmetic, ask your factory for its FDA facility registration number.

If your powder contains several powdered ingredients, check the ingredient names and ordering against the finished powder recipe.

If your powder is being filled into retail containers, ask for the net contents and business identification artwork.

If your powder has your business named on the packaging, retain the safety evidence supporting its finished formula, including the ingredients used for deodorizing.

If your powder will be offered in California, ask for its ingredient composition to assess the need for chemical warnings.

If your powder's label names your company as responsible, check whether its cosmetic listing is filed or covered by a valid small business exemption.

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.