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Welcome to ScaleGrowth Services, a pioneering cosmetic regulatory advisory firm based in Mumbai We have been at the forefront of navigating the evolving cosmetic registration landscape since its nascent stages.

About Cosmetics Regulatory Services

The Regulatory Authority that governs the regulations of import of Cosmetics into India is “Central Drugs Standard Control Organization” (CDSCO) HQ, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, FDA Bhawan, ITO, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Import of cosmetic is regulated in India under the provisions of the Drugs &Cosmetic Act, 1940 & the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

Who Can Apply / Import Cosmetics into India?

The Manufacturer Himself

The Authorized Agent of the Manufacturer

The authorized subsidiary of the manufacturer in India

Any other importer in India

Approval/Registration Certificate in Form COS-2 received

Clarification Raised (Optional)

CDSCO Processing

Submission of Signed, Stamped Form COS-1

Form COS-1 generation

Upload Government Fee Challan

Step By Step Our Process

SUGAM Portal
Registration for Importer

Document Collection

Documents Preparation

Dossier Compilation

Government fee payment on Bharatkosh

Essential Documents Uploading As per Checklist

Rule 12a

Import of Cosmetics

Rule 18

Prohibition of import of certain cosmetic

Rule 17

Import of cosmetics already registered for import

Rule 16

Suspension and cancellation of Registration Certificate

Rule 15

Fresh application in case of change in constitution

Different Rules Applicable in Imported Cosmetic Registration

Rule 12 sub-rule (2)

Application Form COS-1

Rule 13

Import Registration Certificate Form COS-2

Rule 14

Validity of import registration certificate

Various Forms as per the Cosmetic Rules, 2020

Form COS-1
Application Form

Form COS-2
Registration Certificate

Form COS-3
New Cosmetic Permission

Form COS-4
Already Registered Cosmetics Application Form

Form COS-4A
Import Registration No

Form COS-12
New Cosmetic Application Form

cosmetics regulation india

Are Imported Cosmetic Regulated in India?

Import of cosmetic is regulated in India under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act, 1940 & the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

New Brand having multiple products and variants (Shades / Flavour / Fragrances) shall apply for Fresh Application

New Products / Variants (Shades / Flavour / Fragrances) Addition shall apply for Endorsement Application.

Pack Size or Net Wt. addition for already registered products / variants shall apply for Additional Pack Size Application.

Renewal of already registered products shall apply for Re-Registration before the expiry of Fresh Registration Certificate.

Validity – Permission / Approval / Registration Certificate received is valid for a period of 5 years

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