1. Certification Overview
In India, cosmetics mean any item intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed, placed, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for the purpose of cleansing, beautifying, enhancing attractiveness, or altering appearance, in accordance with the Medicines and Cosmetics Act of 1940.
Cosmetics imported into India are regulated under a registration system of a central licensing authority appointed by the central government of India, and under the Cosmetic Rules, 2020, foreign manufacturers intending to export cosmetics to India must designate an authorized agent in India.
2. Regulatory Agencies & Basic Information
| Regulatory Agencies | CDSCO(Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) |
| Testing Agency | CDSCO(Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) |
| Lead time / Price | Varies by product |
| Agent | A representative in India is required |
3. Registration Process
- Proceeding via online application
- Access the cosmetics registration portal http://cdscoonline.gov.in
- Create login information after signing up
- Submit all details including a valid email ID and mobile phone number
- After logging into the portal, select the cosmetic type and the type of application to be submitted on the form submission selection screen.
- After entering details, go to the “Checklist” page
- Electronic document registration for each check item
- Submit after entering details for all documents and forms
- A designated officer reviews the submitted application to ensure compliance with the required documents for registration.
- If the application is satisfactory in all aspects after review, the product is approved.
4. Required Documents
| Cosmetics registration | • Personal Statement specifying the purpose of application • Manufacturer’s Approval (Duly Authenticated) • Completion of Part I of Second Schedule D • List of ingredients and content ratios • Labels for the products applied for • Specifications and test methods • Product description • Manufacturing license/Disclaimer regarding non-manufacturing licenses • Certificate of Free Sale • Declaration of Non-Testing on Animals • Declaration regarding heavy metal and hexachlorophen content • Other documents (if applicable) • Application form COS-1 • Original electronic receipt for fees paid |
5. Validity Period
- Validity Period: 3 years
- Renewal: Renewal required before expiration
Source
CDSCO Cosmetic Homepage