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Amazon Cosmetics Compliance in the United States

A practical guide to Amazon Cosmetics Compliance for cosmetics sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Cosmetics sold on Amazon U.S.; Sellers listing imported cosmetic products

Authority

Amazon Seller Central and the FDA

Legal basis

Amazon category policy plus FDA and MoCRA requirements

Local representative

Depends on the marketplace and the product

Timeline

Before launch and whenever Amazon requests re-verification

Cost

No separate Amazon fee for document review; supplier costs vary

If you do not comply

Listing suppression, removal, or account enforcement

Who needs this

Cosmetics sold on Amazon U.S.
Sellers listing imported cosmetic products

Documents you need

FDA registration or listing evidence
Label images
Safety and ingredient documentation

Compliance checklist

Tick each item as you collect it. Saved in this browser only.

FDA registration or listing evidence
Label images
Safety and ingredient documentation

How to comply

Check the category requirements in Seller Central
Upload the requested compliance documents
Respond to compliance requests within the deadline

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Amazon Cosmetics Compliance — United States
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Amazon Seller Central and the FDA
Legal basis: Amazon category policy plus FDA and MoCRA requirements

Documents we already have:
  1. FDA registration or listing evidence
  2. Label images
  3. Safety and ingredient documentation

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Amazon Cosmetics Compliance in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before launch and whenever Amazon requests re-verification.

No separate Amazon fee for document review; supplier costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Missing or expired documentation
Listing claims that do not match the label
Restricted ingredients detected

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.