On December 15, 2020, India released and implemented the Cosmetics Rules 2020. To streamline the import registration process of cosmetics and facilitate enterprises’ businesses, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) published a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a guidance document for cosmetic import registration under the new regime on January 19, 2021. The Guidance Document provides guidance on submission requirements for obtaining cosmetic import registration certificate for import of cosmetics into India.
Notably, it is aimed only for creating public awareness about Cosmetics Regulation by CDSCO and is not meant to be used for legal or professional purposes. The readers are advised to refer to the statutory provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Cosmetics Rules 2020, Notifications in the Official Gazette published by Central Government and Guidelines/Clarifications issued by CDSCO time to time for all their professional needs.
The content of the Guidance Document is as follows:
Purpose
Scope
Mode of Submission
Guidance
First Schedule Authorization from manufacturer
Second Schedule Part-I Information and undertaking required to be furnished by the manufacturer or his authorised importer/ distributor/ agent with the application form for import registration certificate.
Original regulatory document
