This document answers 57 FAQs about Indian cosmetic import registration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Drug and Cosmetics Rules 1945.

The 57 FAQs include:

• Q1. What is a Cosmetic in India? 

• Q2. Whether import of Cosmetic is regulated in India? 

• Q3. What is the purpose of regulating import of cosmetics in India?

• Q4. Where can we get a copy of the Gazette notification G.S.R 426 (E)? 

• Q5. Where can we get a copy of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules, 1945?

• Q6. Whether all imported cosmetic products are regulated in India?

• Q7. Which is the Regulatory Authority that governs the regulations of Import of Cosmetics in India? 

• Q8. Which division of CDSCO (HQ) is responsible for registration of Cosmetics for import in India? 

• Q9. What are the requirements for import of Cosmetics in India? 

• Q10. What is Form 42?

• Q11. What is Form 43?

• Q12. Who can import Cosmetics into India?

• Q13. To whom shall the application be submitted for Registration of Cosmetics for import into India? 

• Q14. What is the procedure to obtain the “Registration Certificate” in Form 43 for import of cosmetics into India?

• Q15. What are the documents required for issuance of Registration Certificate in Form 43?

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• Q57. What are the post approval changes for which firm can apply online on SUGAM portal of CDSCO?