Import of Cosmetics: Cosmetics Categorization for Form COS-1 application
India has a booming market for cosmetic and personal care products. To discern the safety of these products, the Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has mandated that the importers need to obtain Form 43 for import of cosmetics in India. In the Guidelines on Registration of Import of Cosmetics, cosmetics are categorized as per Column 3 of Brand of Cosmetic products. Cosmetic product categorization is important as government charges for cosmetic registration application based on each category and variant.
List of Approved Cosmetic Product Categories by CDSCO:
Category 1 : Skin Care Cosmetics Category Classifications in India
| Skin Care Cosmetic Products | ||
| Column-1 | Column-2 | Column-3 |
| 1. Skin products | 1. Skin care products | 1. Face care products other than face mask |
| 2. Face mask | ||
| 3. Eye contour products | ||
| 4. Lip care products | ||
| 5. Hand care products | ||
| 6. Foot care products | ||
| 7. Body care products | ||
| 8. External intimate care products | ||
| 9. Chemical exfoliation products | ||
| 10. Mechanical exfoliation products | ||
| 11. Skin lightening products | ||
| 12. Other skin care products | ||
| 2. Skin cleansing products | 1. Soap products | |
| 2. Bath / shower products | ||
| 3. Make-up remover products | ||
| 4.External Intimate hygiene products | ||
| 5. Other skin cleansing products | ||
| 3. Body hair removal products | 1. Chemical depilatories | |
| 2. Physical epilation products | ||
| 3. Other body hair removal products | ||
| 4. Bleach for body hair products | 1. Bleach for body hair | |
| 5.Correction of body odour and/or perspiration | 1. Products with antiperspirant activity | |
| 2. Products without antiperspirant activity | ||
| 6. Shaving and pre- / after- shaving products | 1. Shaving products | |
| 2. Pre- / after-shaving products | ||
| 3. Other shaving and pre- / after- shaving products | ||
| 7. Make-up products | 1. Foundation 2 | |
| 2. Concealer | ||
| 3. Other face make-up products | ||
| 4. Mascara | ||
| 5. Eye shadow | ||
| 6. Eye pencil | ||
| 7. Eye liner | ||
| 8. Other eye make-up products | ||
| 9. Lip stick | ||
| 10. Lipstick sealer | ||
| 11. Other lip make-up products | ||
| 12. Body or face paint , including “carneval make-up” | ||
| 13. Other make-up products | ||
| 8. Perfumes | 1. Hydroalcoholic perfumes | |
| 2. Non hydroalcoholic perfumes | ||
| 9. Sun and self-tanning products | 1. Before and ater sun products Sun protection products | |
| 2. Self-tanning products | ||
| 3. Other sun and self-tanning products | ||
| 10. Other skin products | 1. Other skin products | |
Category 2 : Hair & Skalp Cosmetics Category Classifications in India
| Hair & Skalp Cosmetic Products | ||
| Column-1 | Column-2 | Column-3 |
| 2. Hair and scalp products | 11. Hair and scalp care and cleansing products | 1. Hair conditioner |
| 2. Scalp and hair roots care products | ||
| 3. Anti-hair loss products | ||
| 4. Other hair and scalp care and cleansing products | ||
| 5. Antidandruff products | ||
| 12. Hair colouring products | 1. Oxidative hair colour products | |
| 2. Non-oxidative hair colour products | ||
| 3. Hair bleaching and dye remover products | ||
| 4. Other hair colouring products | ||
| 13. Hair styling products | 1. Products for temporary hair | |
| 2. styling Permanent wave products | ||
| 3. Hair relaxer / straightener products | ||
| 4. Other hair styling products | ||
| 14. Other hair and scalp products | 1. Hair sun protection products 2. Other hair and scalp products | |
Category 3 : Nail & Cuticle Cosmetics Category Classifications in India
| Nail & Cuticle Cosmetic Products | ||
| Column-1 | Column-2 | Column-3 |
| 3. Nail and cuticle products | 15. Nail varnish and remover products | 1. Nail varnish / Nail make-up |
| 2. Nail varnish remover | ||
| 3. Nail varnish thinner | ||
| 4. Nail bleach | ||
| 5. Other nail varnish and remover products | ||
| 16. Nail care / nail hardener products | 1. Nail care products | |
| 2. Nail hardener | ||
| 3. Other nail care / nail hardener products | ||
| 17. Nail glue remover products | 1. Nail glue remover | |
| 18. Other nail and cuticle products | 1. Cuticle remover / softener | |
| 2. Nail sculpting products | ||
| 3. Other nail and cuticle products | ||
Category 4 : Oral Hygiene Cosmetics Category Classifications in India
| Oral Hygiene Cosmetic Products | ||
| Column-1 | Column-2 | Column-3 |
| 4. Oral hygiene products | 19. Tooth care products | 1. Toothpaste |
| 2. Tooth cleansing powder / salt | ||
| 3. Other tooth care products | ||
| 20. Mouth wash / breath spray | 1. Mouth wash | |
| 2. Breath spray | ||
| 3. Other mouth wash / breath spray products | ||
| 21. Tooth whiteners | 1. Tooth whiteners | |
| 22. Other oral hygiene products | 1 Other oral hygiene products | |
Imports Registration Certificate / Local Manufacturing License Application Fees in India
Fees for Import of Cosmetics in India :
- Fee for the grant or retention of registration certificate for each category of cosmetic is $1000
- Fee for each variant of cosmetic for the grant or retention of Registration Certificate is $50
- Fee for each manufacturing site for the grant or retention of Registration Certificate is $500
- Fee for grant of permission for new cosmetics is $500
- Fee for Renewal of Registration Certificate is same as fresh registration 2% retention fee for every month to be paid within 180 days
Fees for Manufacturing of Cosmetics in india :
- Fee for grant of license in Form COS- 8 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution up to ten items of each category of cosmetics INR 10000
- Fee for grant of license in Form COS- 8 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution of each additional items of the category of cosmetic INR 500
- Fee for grant of loan license in Form COS- 9 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution up to ten items of each category of cosmetics INR 10000
- Fee for grant of loan license in Form COS- 9 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution of each additional items of the category of cosmetic INR 500
- Retention fee for license in Form COS- 8 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution up to ten items of each category of cosmetics INR 10000
- Retention fee for license in Form COS- 8 for manufacture of cosmetics for sale or for distribution of each additional items of the category of cosmetic INR 500
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