US Agent for Cosmetic Facilities (12 Months)
Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC acts as the US agent for your foreign cosmetic facility for 12 months.
- Signed by a qualified safety assessor
- Regulator-ready, or we revise it free
- Delivered in 24, 48 or 72 hours
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Quick answer
MoCRA requires every cosmetic facility outside the US to name a US agent in its FDA registration. Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC acts as your US agent for 12 months, is named in Cosmetics Direct, and receives and passes on FDA communications. The agent role does not make us your responsible person. £695 per facility per year.
What's included in your US agent service
| Document | What it is |
|---|---|
| US agent designation | Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC named as US agent in your facility registration |
| FDA communications | Receipt of FDA contact and prompt forwarding to you |
| Registration entry | Agent details entered or updated in Cosmetics Direct |
| Agent agreement | A written agreement setting out both sides' responsibilities |
| 12 months of cover | Renewable each year |
Who this US agent service is for
- UK, EU and other non-US cosmetic manufacturers and processors
- Contract manufacturers supplying US brands
- Facilities registering under MoCRA for the first time
- Facilities replacing an existing US agent
What this US agent service does not include
- Responsible person duties. Being US agent does not make us the responsible person on your label; that is a separate service.
- Facility registration. Available separately or in our Registration + US Agent package.
- Product listings or adverse event reporting.
- Legal representation. The agent is a point of contact for FDA, not your lawyer.
How it works
- Order and send details Facility details and your registration number, if you have one.
- Agreement We send the US agent agreement to sign.
- Designation We enter Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC as your US agent in Cosmetics Direct.
- Cover starts We forward any FDA communications to you for 12 months.
What is a US agent for a cosmetic facility?
Under MoCRA and FD&C Act section 607(b), a cosmetic facility outside the US must name a US agent in its FDA registration. The US agent must live or have a place of business in the US and acts as a point of contact between FDA and the foreign facility. Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC provides this service. The US agent is different from the responsible person, whose name appears on the label.
What the US agent does
FDA contact:
- Availability: A US address and contact point for FDA.
- Forwarding: FDA communications passed to you promptly.
Registration:
- Named in Cosmetics Direct: As your facility's US agent.
- Kept current: Agent details updated when needed.
What you receive
- Signed US agent agreement
- US agent details entered in your registration
- Confirmation of the 12-month term and renewal date
Legal framework
- FD&C Act section 607(b) — foreign facility registrations must include a US agent
- Section 607(a) — facility registration and biennial renewal
- Section 604 — the responsible person is a separate role
Official sources:
- Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (FDA)
- Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products (FDA)
Why brands choose Phoenix as US agent
- Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC (USA), our sister company — no third-party agent in the middle.
- Works with your registration — we can register and act as agent together.
- Clear responsibilities — set out in a written agreement.
- Reviewed by Syed Muhammad Shamuel Shees, US Regulatory Lead.
Name your US agent before you register. Order above, or message us on WhatsApp on +44 7346 009332.
Frequently asked questions
Does a foreign cosmetic facility need a US agent?
Yes. Under FD&C Act section 607(b), a facility outside the US must name a US agent in its MoCRA registration.
Who acts as my US agent?
Phoenix Safety Consultants LLC, which has a place of business in the United States.
Is the US agent the same as the responsible person?
No. The responsible person is the manufacturer, packer or distributor named on the label and has MoCRA duties such as listing and adverse event reporting. We offer that role separately.
How long does the US agent service last?
12 months from designation, renewable each year.
Do I need a facility registration too?
Yes. The US agent is named in the facility registration, which can be ordered with this service as a package.
How much does the US agent service cost?
£695 per facility for 12 months.