Central Drugs Standard Control Organization’s Definition of Cosmetics
As per the Regulating Authority for Cosmetics in India - Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India - under section 3(aaa) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of India, Cosmetic is defined as, any article intended to be 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.
Central Licensing Authority for Cosmetics Import Registration in India
Under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules made there under, the manufacture of cosmetics is regulated under a system of inspection and licensing by the State Licensing Authorities appointed by the respective State Governments, while the import of cosmetics is regulated under a system of registration by the Central Licensing Authority appointed by the Central Government. The Drugs Controller General (India) functions as the Central Licensing Authority who grants the Import Registration Certificate and regulates the import of cosmetics into India vide Gazette notification G.S.R 763(E) under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Scope of the Definition for Cosmetics Import Registration in India
Any article falling within the definition of cosmetic is required to be registered along with pack size, variant(s) and manufacturing premises before its import into the country.
No cosmetic shall be imported into India unless the product is registered under the rules by the Central Licensing Authority appointed by the Central Government under rule 3(f) or by any person to whom such powers may be delegated under rule 5. [As per rule 12(1) of the Cosmetic Rules, 2020]
No cosmetic shall be imported or manufactured unless it complies with the specifications prescribed under the Ninth Schedule or any other standards of quality and safety, applicable to it, and other provisions under the rules. In case, the cosmetic is not included under the Ninth Schedule, it shall meet the requirements under these rules and specifications and standards applicable to it in the country of origin. [As per rule 39 of the Cosmetic Rules, 2020]
No cosmetic may purport or claim to purport or convey any idea which is false or misleading to the intending user. [As per rule 36 of the Cosmetic Rules, 2020]
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