Import Licensing

Import Licensing Services

COS-1 and COS-2 registration under Cosmetics Rules 2020, Rule 13 — from SUGAM portal submission to license issuance.

Import Licensing services

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Authorised Agent Registration

Rule 3(d) of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 requires every COS-1 applicant to appoint an Authorised Agent — a person in India fully responsible for the manufacturer's regulatory compliance. We act as Authorised Agent for foreign manufacturers across all product categories.

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CDSCO Cosmetics Import License: Fees and Timeline

Complete fee schedule and processing timeline for COS-1 and COS-2 import registration under the Cosmetics Rules 2020. Covers category, site, and variant fees; Rule 14 retention obligations; Rule 15 amendment fees; and statutory timeline mechanics.

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COS-1 Import Registration Certificate

COS-1 is the mandatory import Registration Certificate for all cosmetics from non-SAARC countries under Rule 12(1) of the Cosmetics Rules 2020. We manage the full application — Second Schedule, Letter of Authorization, fee calculation, and SUGAM portal filing.

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COS-2 Import Registration Certificate

COS-2 is the import registration certificate issued to the foreign manufacturer under Rule 13 of the Cosmetics Rules 2020. Valid in perpetuity subject to 5-yearly retention fees under Rule 14. Distinct from the Indian importer's COS-1 license — both are required for lawful import.

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Endorsement & Amendment of Cosmetics Registrations

Rule 15 of the Cosmetics Rules 2020 governs all post-approval changes to COS-1 and COS-2. Three distinct tracks apply: endorsement of additional products, amendment of name or address, and change in constitution requiring fresh registration.

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Import Licensing Overview

Rule 12(1) of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 prohibits import of any cosmetic without a valid Registration Certificate. This page covers the complete framework: COS-1 application, COS-2 grant, COS-4 secondary import, renewal under Rule 14, and the four compliance pillars every importer must satisfy.

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