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Frequently Asked Questions on Registration and Import of Cosmetics into India
Local Title:
Frequently Asked Questions on Registration and Import of Cosmetics into India
Country/Region:
India
Competent Authority:
Central Drug Standards Control Organization
Type:
FAQ
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2021-01-19
Implementation Date:
2021-01-19
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Frequently Asked Questions on Registration and Import of Cosmetics into India
Summary

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. 

This document answers 90 FAQs about Indian cosmetic import registration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020, including:

  • Q.1 What is a Cosmetic in India? 

  • Q.2 Whether import of Cosmetic is regulated in India?

  • Q.3 Where can we get a copy of the Gazette notification G.S.R 763 (E) i.e. the Cosmetics Rules, 2020?

  • Q.4 What is the purpose of regulating import of cosmetics in India?

  • Q.5 Where can we get a copy of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940&the Cosmetics Rules, 2020?

  • Q.6 Who can import cosmetics into India?

  • Q.7 What is Import Registration Certificate?

  • Q.8 Which is the Regulatory Authority that governs the regulations of import of Cosmetics into India? 

  • Q.9 Which division of CDSCO (HQ) is responsible for registration of Cosmetics for import into India?

  • Q.10 What are the requirements for import of Cosmetics into India? 

  • Q.11 What is Form COS-1?

  • Q.12 What is Form COS-2?

  • Q.13 What is the procedure to obtain a “Import Registration Certificate” in Form COS-2 for import of cosmetics into India? 

  • Q.14 What are the documents required for issuance of Registration Certificate in Form COS2?

  • Q.15 What is the fee required for registration of cosmetics for import into India?

  • Q.16 How the fees shall be paid for registration of cosmetics for import into India? 

  • ...

  • Q.90 Whether any notification, inspection, order or notice issued under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 shall be deemed valid under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020?

History
2021-01-19
Frequently Asked Questions on Registration and Import of Cosmetics into India
In force
Release Date: 2021-01-19
Implementation Date : 2021-01-19
2019-09-05
Invalid
Release Date: 2019-09-05
Implementation Date : 2019-09-05
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