US FDA’s Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) and Prerequisites
Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) is a reporting system that is used by cosmetics manufacturers and distributors within the US. The VCRP provides information to the FDA about cosmetic products marketed in the United States, such as frequency of use, commercial commitment, etc. The VCRP is essential for all cosmetic manufacturers or distributors as it provides comprehensive ingredient information to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), that helps in assessing the safety of ingredients used in the product formulation.