Your Essential Resource for Navigating Legal and Regulatory Shifts in the Cosmetics Industry
The legal and regulatory landscape for cosmetics and personal care products is evolving rapidly—driven by shifting federal priorities, FDA leadership changes, and ongoing MoCRA delays under the new administration.
Join us this fall at the 3rd Annual West Coast Forum on Cosmetics – Legal, Regulatory & Compliance for a focused West Coast legal and regulatory program.
Gain in-depth guidance on critical topics such as:
- Litigation Trends
- FDA and FTC Enforcement Priorities
- Packaging and EPR laws
- Greenwashing Risks and Advertising Claims
- Global Trade and Tariff Concerns
- ESG and Clean Beauty Compliance
- IP and Privacy Protections
- Multi-state Regulatory Challenges
- Legal Hurdles in Scaling from Indie to Mid-size brands
Whether you’re navigating the impact of delayed MoCRA implementation or responding to increased scrutiny on marketing practices, this conference is your one-stop shop for industry perspectives and actionable compliance tools.
Connect with regulators, industry leaders, legal counsel and peers to prepare your business for what’s next.

Key Insights From

Jana El Chehouri
Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs
Sol De Janeiro

John Hewitt
SVP of Packaging and Sustainability
Consumer Brands Association

Claire Hughes
Corporate Legal Counsel
Integra Beauty

Surawati Tirta
Director Regulatory Compliance
Pixie Beauty

Vipashi Trivedi-Sheth
Director of Quality
OSEA Malibu
2025 Highlights
Litigation Trends & Prop 65 Updates
Marketing and Claims Substantiation for Cosmetics – Legal, Scientific, and Strategic Considerations
From Indie to Industry: A Checklist of Legal and Regulatory Strategies for Scaling Up
EPR Packaging Compliance 101: A Strategic Primer for Cosmetics and Personal Care Brands
Green or Greenwashed? Navigating FTC Green Guides and Influencer Compliance in the Cosmetics Industry
K-Beauty Goes West: Legal and Regulatory Challenges of Bringing Korean Beauty to the U.S. Market
Political Shifts, Trade Volatility, and Regulatory Uncertainty in the New Age of Tariffs: What Lies Ahead for the Cosmetics Industry?
Cosmeceuticals, Medspas & Professional Products: Navigating the Legal Gray Zone
Who Should Attend
- In-House Counsel, including generalist and those having responsibility for FDA law and regulatory affair; advertising and promotion; IP, Patents and Trademarks; Licensing and Business Development
- Officers, Directors, and Executives for Regulatory Affairs; Quality Assurance; Research & Development; Business Development
- Law Firm Attorneys for the Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Industry whose practices focus on:
- FDA
- Advertising and Promotion – FTC
- Corporate Matters
- Patents and Trademarks
- Litigation
CLE Accreditation
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as non-transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.
Learn morePre-Conference Workshops
Further enhance your knowledge and conference experience with our pre- and post-conference workshops – Save with our all access pass!
Workshop A
EPR Packaging Compliance 101: A Strategic Primer for Cosmetics and Personal Care Brands
October 7, 2025
9:00 am–12:30 pm
Workshop B
Marketing and Claims Substantiation for Cosmetics – Legal, Scientific, and Strategic Considerations
October 7, 2025
1:30–5:00 pm
Workshop C
Safety Substantiation 101: Building a Compliant Safety Strategy Under MoCRA
October 9, 2025
2:00–5:30 pm
Sponsor Opportunities
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For more information please contact:
Aaron Goldstein
Senior Business Development Manager
Email: [email protected]