{"id":48862,"date":"2022-09-16T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=48862"},"modified":"2022-09-17T11:03:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T05:33:48","slug":"why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Cosmetic Importers Need to Get CDSCO Registration in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cosmetics can be described as any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed, introduced into, or applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. This definition also includes any article intended for use as a cosmetic component. The <strong>Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drugs_and_Cosmetics_Act,_1940\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 regulate the manufacturing, sale, import, use, labelling or distribution of cosmetics in India. Whether it is for cosmetics made in India or imported from countries such as China, the USA, or any European country, it is mandatory to get <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/cdsco-registration\"><strong>CDSCO Registration<\/strong><\/a> in India to sell them in the Indian market. This article discusses the importance of CDSCO registration for importers, the registration process and the prohibition on cosmetics import in India.<\/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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Overview_of_the_Cosmetics_Market_in_India\" >Overview of the Cosmetics Market in India<\/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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Why_Cosmetic_Importers_Must_Get_CDSCO_Registration_in_India\" >Why Cosmetic Importers Must Get CDSCO Registration in 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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Eligibility_to_Get_CDSCO_Registration_in_India_for_Cosmetics_Import\" >Eligibility to Get CDSCO Registration in India for Cosmetics Import<\/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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Process_to_Get_CDSCO_Cosmetic_Import_Registration_in_India\" >Process to Get CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration in India<\/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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Prohibition_on_Cosmetics_Import_in_India\" >Prohibition on Cosmetics Import in India<\/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\/why-cosmetic-importers-need-to-get-cdsco-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Cosmetics_Market_in_India\"><\/span>Overview of the Cosmetics Market in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian cosmetics market is expanding\nspeedily and has almost doubled from the US and European markets. According to\na report, the cosmetics product market in India is expected to grow at a 4.23%\nCAGR during 2022-24. India is among the top cosmetics importers in the world.\nKeeping in mind the fast market growth rate, the Ministry of Health and Family\nWelfare has made it compulsory for all imported goods to get CDSCO Registration\nin India. Therefore, cosmetic importers in India must follow a set of\nfundamental requirements and rules to import cosmetic products regardless of\nwhether they are starting or have already begun a cosmetic importing business\nin the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cosmetic_Importers_Must_Get_CDSCO_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Why Cosmetic Importers Must Get CDSCO Registration in India ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and\nCosmetics Rules, 2020, make it mandatory for cosmetics importers to get CDSCO\nRegistration in India. Any item that comes under the definition of a cosmetic\nmust be registered, along with information about its pack size, variants, and\nmanufacturing location, before it can be imported in India. The Central\nLicensing Authority appointed under Rule 3(f), or a person to whom such powers\nare delegated under Rule 5 grants the registration to a cosmetic before it can\nbe imported into India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any cosmetics importer needs to follow these\nrules to ensure the quality and security of cosmetics imported into India and\nthe safety of consumers using such cosmetics. Importers need to get CDSCO\nRegistration in India for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CDSCO cosmetic\nimport registration assists the cosmetic industry in staying on course and\navoiding obstacles in selling their product in the Indian market.<\/li><li>Cosmetics licence\nregistration improves customer confidence in the entire industry, improves a\ncompany&#8217;s reputation, and ultimately increases revenue and turnover.<\/li><li>Cosmetic import\nregistration also guarantees the quality of the product and ensures that\ncustomers can use the products risk-free.<\/li><li>The registration\nis necessary to maintain product safety and regulatory compliance with the\ncosmetics laws, rules, and other guidelines by the CDSCO.<\/li><li>To evaluate the\nproduct efficacy of the imported cosmetic, it is crucial to get CDSCO\nRegistration in India.<\/li><li>To check whether\nthe product can fulfil its promises of quality and benefits.<\/li><li>To examine the\nproduct&#8217;s composition and preservatives to see if they prevent the growth of\nbacteria in the product. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_to_Get_CDSCO_Registration_in_India_for_Cosmetics_Import\"><\/span>Eligibility to Get CDSCO Registration in India for Cosmetics Import<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following applicants are eligible to get\nCDSCO Registration in India under the Drugs &amp; Cosmetic Act, 1945 and\nCosmetics Rules, 2020:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Authorised\nAgent<\/strong>: Any agent the manufacturer has\npermitted to import cosmetics on their behalf.<\/li><li><strong>Indian\nSubsidiary of the Manufacturer<\/strong>:\nThe Indian subsidiary company may submit a CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration\napplication on behalf of any foreign cosmetic manufacturer.<\/li><li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: The manufacturer can directly apply for\nCDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration in India.<\/li><li><strong>Any Other\nImporter<\/strong>: This licence or registration is open\nto any Indian importer who wishes to bring cosmetics into India from a foreign\nmanufacturer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Get_CDSCO_Cosmetic_Import_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Process to Get CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration in India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>:\nThe first step to getting CDSCO Registration in India is to apply for the\nimport license in Form COS-1. The description of the cosmetics, the brand name,\nthe pack size, and any variations must all be included on the form, along with\ninformation about the manufacturing facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>:\nThe applicant must file Form COS-1 with the CDSCO Drugs Controller General\nalong with a challan showing the payment in Indian Rupees, along with all the\nnecessary documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>:\nAfter verifying all the documents and application form submitted by the\nimporter, the licensing authority provides the certificate in form Cos-2. After\nthe registration certificate is issued, the registered Importer, distributor,\nor Indian authorised agent must present the registration certificate whenever\nthe licencing authority requests it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prohibition_on_Cosmetics_Import_in_India\"><\/span>Prohibition on Cosmetics Import in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cosmetic Rules, 2020 prohibit the import\nof different cosmetics to India if they fall under any of the following\ncategories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the sale or\nmanufacture of a product is prohibited in its country of origin.<\/li><li>If the expiry\ndate or &#8216;use before&#8217; or &#8216;use by&#8217; date is less than six months from the date\nthey are proposed to be imported into India.<\/li><li>If the cosmetic\ncontains &#8216;hexachlorophene.&#8217;<\/li><li>If the cosmetic\nhas been tested on animals.<\/li><\/ul>\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>Cosmetic products are highly chemically enhanced in nature due to their different components. Many cosmetics are produced using materials and chemicals that are harmful to humans. As the demand for foreign cosmetics has increased in recent, several concerns about the morality of how these products are made have surfaced. To guarantee that the cosmetics used in India are safe, risk-free, and of good quality, it is crucial to get CDSCO Registration in India. Therefore, every import business wishing to import cosmetics from China, the USA or any other country must obtain the cosmetic import certificate from the CDSCO to carry out its import activities legally and sell the products hassle-free to the Indian market. However, obtaining such certification can be tricky, and it is suggested to consult experienced CDSCO experts to quickly handle the documentation and CDSCO registration process.<\/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-certificate-for-drugs-import-to-india\/\">CDSCO Certificate for Drugs Import to India: An Overview<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cosmetics can be described as any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed, introduced into, or applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. This definition also includes any article intended for use as a cosmetic component. 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