Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has further extended the deadline by four months to submit notarized or apostilled regulatory documents for import and registration of cosmetics such as Authorisation from Manufacturer, free sale certificate (FSC) with legal signatures. This is in continuation to the notices given on April 20, 2020, August 19, 2020, and December 18, 2020.
Read MoreThe Indian government has brought about some major changes with regards to the rules and regulations governing the manufacturing to enhance the quality of products used in the healthcare industry. As India being a major market for the healthcare-related products and its services, these modifications to the existing regulations are […]
Read MoreIndia is an emerging economy with high GDP growth rate and extremely lucrative market for consumer goods manufacturers like cosmetics. A report by TechSci Research states that the Indian cosmetics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% in the period from 2019 to 2024. The demand is […]
Read MoreCosmetic items fall under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India. The overarching Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Rules 1945 (last amended on 01.12.2016) regulate the drug and cosmetic industry. Who regulates the cosmetic segment? Cosmetics specifically are regulated by the Central Drug […]
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has notified the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This move is to streamline all functions and bring effective compliance in the cosmetic sector of India. The notification came to separately codify and update the rules relating to import, manufacture, labeling, sale, and distribution of cosmetics in India, which were earlier set out under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
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Have you ever thought that – The ubiquitous lipstick often reaches our alimentary canal as we eat and drink. The eye-liner permeates into the sensitive areas of our eyes. The gases and particulate matter from the body spray can enter your system through inhalation during application. The lotion or nail-polish […]
Read MoreInternet has led to an exponential growth in awareness. You are more tuned to “Googling” for information and clearing your doubts. There is a growing tribe of consumers who are alert, informed and take data-driven information. These developments are having far-reaching impact, which were earlier disjointed. This has prompted […]
Imagine this scenario You have researched the market and identified certain needs You have mapped it to your core competency, strengths, resources You have invested money and taken risk You have identified a segment in the market You have setup a business and serving the chosen segment well with your […]
A report by TechSci Research states that the Indian cosmetics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% in the period from 2019 to 2024. There is growing demand for cosmetics from people of all walks of life, belonging to either gender. The demand is equally strong […]
