{"id":46265,"date":"2022-08-06T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T06:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=46265"},"modified":"2022-09-13T16:00:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T10:30:05","slug":"how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Cosmetics From China?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All woman like\ncosmetics &amp; beauty products and items to enhance their beauty. Every woman\nhas a different taste, choice and skin. There are several kinds of cosmetic\nproducts on the market, but every country can&#8217;t provide multiple units\naccording to their choices &amp; preferences. China is the second largest\ncosmetics products consumer market in the world. Importing cosmetics from China\ncan be quite a profitable profession and business. For importing products to\nIndia primarily, find a good supplier by online services or direct visit to\nfactory premises, negotiate the rate and place the order, but before placing\nthe order, we should have Drug License Certification for your Cosmetic products.\nSo, before placing the order, let us know some essential rules &amp; regulations\nregarding Import Cosmetics from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#An_Overview_of_Cosmetic_License_Registration_Procedure\" >An Overview of Cosmetic License\nRegistration Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Who_can_Import_Cosmetics_from_China_to_India\" >Who can Import Cosmetics from\nChina to India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Regulation_for_Labelling_of_Cosmetics_Products\" >Regulation for Labelling of\nCosmetics Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Documents_Required_for_the_Grant_of_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\" >Documents Required for the\nGrant of Import Cosmetics from China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Procedure_for_Grant_of_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\" >Procedure for Grant of Import\nCosmetics from China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Lab_Testing_Requirements_for_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\" >Lab\nTesting Requirements for Import Cosmetics from China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Penalty_Imposed_for_not_Complying_with_the_Drugs_Cosmetics_Act_1945\" >Penalty Imposed for not\nComplying with the Drugs &amp; Cosmetics Act, 1945.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-import-cosmetics-from-china\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Cosmetic_License_Registration_Procedure\"><\/span>An Overview of Cosmetic License\nRegistration Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare in India has managed to <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/cdsco-cosmetic-import-registration\"><strong>import cosmetics<\/strong><\/a> in India. A mandatory registration certificate is needed under <strong><em>Rule 21 of the Drug &amp; Cosmetics Act, 1945<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drugs_and_Cosmetics_Rules,_1945\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The cosmetics items &amp; products which are intended to be poured, rubbed, sprinkled or sprayed on and applied to the body of a human for beautifying, cleaning, alerting the appearance &amp; promoting attractiveness those cosmetics products are imported for sale in the Indian market should be certified from the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) which has been appointing as the licensing authority that these cosmetic products are safe for customers or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_Import_Cosmetics_from_China_to_India\"><\/span>Who can Import Cosmetics from\nChina to India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The manufacturer needs to thus have a registered\noffice in India.<\/li><li>It is a subsidiary agent of the manufacturer.<\/li><li>The authorised agent of the manufacturer.<\/li><li>Any other Importers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_for_Labelling_of_Cosmetics_Products\"><\/span>Regulation for Labelling of\nCosmetics Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some necessary regulations for the labelling of Cosmetics Products from the Rule 21 Drugs &amp; Cosmetics Act, 1945:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Specify the cosmetics product&#8217;s name with the manufacturing\naddress on both the inner &amp; outer labels. In case the container is small in\nsize, then the principal place of manufacturing &amp; the pin code is\nsufficient.<\/li><li>The ingredients should be displayed on the outer\nlabel of the cosmetics products.<\/li><li>The inner label of the cosmetics product should\ncontain the &#8216;directions for use with any warning and caution is essential for\nparticular cosmetics product.<\/li><li>A Separate batch number preceded by the letter\n\u2018B\u2019 with a manufacturing batch number preceded by the letter &#8216;M&#8217; must be\nspecified on the label.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_the_Grant_of_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\"><\/span>Documents Required for the\nGrant of Import Cosmetics from China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some essential documents for the grant of Import Cosmetics from China to India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Application Form.<\/li><li>Cover letter from the applicant;<\/li><li>A valid Import Export Code (I.E.C.);<\/li><li>Original copy of Power of\u00a0 Attorney;<\/li><li>Copy of the Label;<\/li><li>Specification and test method of the cosmetics product;<\/li><li>Package inserts, if any <\/li><li>Payment proof of the required registration fees;<\/li><li>Information of the cosmetics product to be imported, including the chemical &amp; safety data (Schedule D III);<\/li><li>Marketing authorisation letter or Free Sale Certificate (F.S.C.);<\/li><li>List of the name of countries where import permission or registration of the product has been granted;<\/li><li>Provide a soft copy of the details about cosmetic products, brands and the manufacturer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Grant_of_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\"><\/span>Procedure for Grant of Import\nCosmetics from China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some Steps for grant of Import Cosmetics from China to India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Submission of Application Form: <\/strong>Fill\nout the cosmetic license application form, provide information about the\nbusiness and submit it to the office of the Drugs Controller General of India\nunder the Indian Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Payment of Registration Fee: <\/strong>After\nsubmitting the application, pay the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps 3: Verification of Testing report\n&amp; documents: <\/strong>The inspection teams will verify the test report of\ncosmetics products and other essential documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:\nThe proof of payment will be submitted with the application for registration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Timeline for Processing of\nApplication: <\/strong>Within six months from the date of application, Form\nsubmission with all the essential documents of the business. The validity of\nthe registration certificate is for three years from the date it is issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lab_Testing_Requirements_for_Import_Cosmetics_from_China\"><\/span><strong>Lab\nTesting Requirements for Import Cosmetics from China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIS checked\nthe quality of the cosmetic product from time to time &amp; and revised the\nIndian Standard. So, the cosmetic products need to be confirmed to the Indian\nStandards. Here are a few common tests to ensure which cosmetic product is safe\nfor Indian customers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Performance\nTesting: <\/strong>It checks the durability &amp; functions of the cosmetic product.<\/li><li><strong>Toxicology\nTesting:<\/strong> It checks the ingredients &amp; finished cosmetic product to\ndetermine in case any substances of the product present a risk for users, such\nas skin irritation, eye corrosion, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Microbiology\nTesting:<\/strong> It allows different methods to identify the presence of bacteria\nand ensure which is free from harmful micro-organisms.<\/li><li><strong>Chemical\nStability Testing:<\/strong> It is the study of shelf life estimation &amp; storage\nconditions of the cosmetics product.<\/li><li><strong>Safety\nTesting:<\/strong> It is like heavy metals in cosmetics products, banned colours\n&amp; banned chemicals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_Imposed_for_not_Complying_with_the_Drugs_Cosmetics_Act_1945\"><\/span>Penalty Imposed for not\nComplying with the Drugs &amp; Cosmetics Act, 1945.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the\nregulations under this Act regarding cosmetics are broken, a fine of up to Rs.1000\nor one year in jail, or both, may be imposed on the first offence. The sentence\nmay be increased on subsequent offences to 2 years in prison and\/or a fine of\nup to Rs.2000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All cosmetics products imported into the Indian market must be registered with the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) and appointed as the cosmetics industry&#8217;s relevant licensing authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cdsco-guidelines-for-medical-device-import\/\">CDSCO Guidelines for Medical Device Import<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All woman like cosmetics &amp; beauty products and items to enhance their beauty. Every woman has a different taste, choice and skin. There are several kinds of cosmetic products on the market, but every country can&#8217;t provide multiple units according to their choices &amp; preferences. China is the second largest cosmetics products consumer market in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":46272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2358],"tags":[2572],"acf":{"service_id":"254"},"authorName":"Krishna Kumar","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-62.jpg","authorDescription":"Krishna Kumar has completed BA-LLB with a specialization in constitutional Laws from ICFAI University. As a recent graduate, He has both legal research and content writing experience in various law firms. 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