Do you know any Cosmetic product, medical device that are being imported in India or manufactured, requires a registration/Licence from the authorities. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
As notified by CDSCO, any product which is being rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic.
Import of cosmetics into India is regulated through a system of registration by the CDSCO under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.