Clarity for the US pharmaceutical market.

When Can FDA Request Your Cosmetic Records?

The 5 Most Common Mistakes When Entering the U.S. Medical Device, Cosmetic, and Dietary Supplement Markets

Five recurring mistakes when entering the U.S. market across cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices: wrong classification, mistaking registration for approval, skipping restricted-substance checks, no U.S. representative, and copy-pasted labels.

What Is MoCRA? New Cosmetic Regulations in the U.S. After 2023

With MoCRA, cosmetic facility registration and product listing are now mandatory. Here's how it differs from the old voluntary VCRP system, key deadlines, and what it means for brands exporting to the U.S.

How to Export Cosmetics to the U.S.

Assess market, launch, channel, partner and operating readiness for an FDA-regulated product in one connected commercial checklist.

The Gateway for Brands Entering the U.S. Market

UPP (UPPharmaceutical) is the regulatory consultant and market entry partner for cosmetic, dietary supplement, medical device, and OTC drug companies planning to ship products to the United States. Known in full as United Pharmacists Pharmaceutical.

What to Know Before Selling Dietary Supplements in the U.S.

Selling dietary supplements in the U.S. means working through five connected steps: DSHEA classification, food facility registration, NDI screening, GMP compliance, and labeling with compliant health claims.

Why Do Cosmetic Products Get Held at U.S. Customs?

Why does your cosmetic shipment get held at U.S. customs? From missing facility registration to labeling errors, banned ingredients, and unintentional drug claims. Here are the 8 most common reasons.

FDA Compliance Before Selling Dietary Supplements on Amazon

Before selling dietary supplements on Amazon, check NDI notification status, GMP compliance, and labeling requirements — otherwise your product carries risk with both FDA and Amazon.

Medical Device or Cosmetic? Which Products Fall Into Which Category?

Are products like derma rollers, LED masks, and microcurrent devices cosmetics or medical devices? We walk through FDA's device and cosmetic definitions, borderline cases, and how to decide.