Cosmetics regulatory practice. New Delhi.
Specialist advisers on import licensing, manufacturing licensing, legal metrology, and labelling compliance under Indian cosmetics law.
About the firm
Our Practice
Cosmetics Consultants India operates from New Delhi as a dedicated cosmetics regulatory practice. We work with foreign manufacturers, Indian importers, foreign brand owners, and domestic manufacturers navigating Indian cosmetics law.
Our practice covers four service pillars:
Import Licensing — COS-1 and COS-2 applications under Cosmetics Rules 2020, Rule 13, including SUGAM portal submissions, Second Schedule preparation, and Letters of Authorization for non-SAARC and SAARC manufacturers.
Manufacturing Licensing — COS-8 applications, Schedule M GMP compliance, and State Drug Authority licensing for domestic cosmetics manufacturers under the Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Legal Metrology — LMPC registration under the Legal Metrology Act 2009, Packaged Commodities Rules compliance, and MRP declaration requirements for imported and domestically produced cosmetics.
Labelling and Artwork — Label review against the Cosmetics Rules 2020 labelling schedule and IS 4707, INC nomenclature verification, and claims compliance assessment under Rule 36 drug classification thresholds.
We do not advise on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or food supplements. Every instruction, review, and submission we produce is specific to cosmetics under Indian law.
Why choose us
What we do differently
SUGAM Portal and Stop-Clock Management
We prepare and file all SUGAM submissions directly, monitor active applications for stop-clock notices, and respond to CDSCO queries within the required window. Missed stop-clock responses restart processing time.
Regulatory Classification Before Submission
We assess every ingredient list against Rule 36 drug classification thresholds before a file goes to CDSCO. Ingredients such as tranexamic acid in depigmenting claims or salicylic acid above 2% require classification review — not assumptions.
IS 4707 Label Compliance
We verify label artwork against IS 4707 Parts 1 and 2 and the Second Schedule before printing. Post-print label rejections require re-submission and full fee payment. We eliminate that risk at the artwork stage.
Multi-Country Portfolio Management
For importers managing registrations across multiple manufacturers and countries, we maintain application trackers, renewal calendars, and CDSCO correspondence records. No renewal lapses. No missed endorsement windows.
How we work
Our approach
Document Review
We verify every document in your submission against Cosmetics Rules 2020 Annex A requirements before anything is filed. Missing signatories, inconsistent manufacturer details, or un-notarized authorizations are resolved at this stage — not after CDSCO raises a deficiency notice.
Submission and Correspondence
We file through the SUGAM portal, track application status, and manage all CDSCO correspondence including stop-clock notices, queries on ingredient classification, and requests for additional documentation.
Approval and Handover
On grant of the COS-1 or other license, we provide the approved documents with a compliance summary covering renewal timelines, endorsement obligations for new product additions, and any conditions attached to the license.