A Gazette Notification G.S.R 426(E) dated 19th May 2010 has been issued by the Government of India for amending the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 providing for registration of import of cosmetics into the Country. This provision was to come into effect from the 1st April, 2011. But in view of the various possible difficulties apprehended by the stakeholders, its implementation was deferred till the 31st March, 2013.