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If you are a manufacturer of Cosmetics then you must obtain Cosmetics Packing License in India. It is a mandatory approval given by the regulatory authorities for the packing of cosmetics.  You have to apply for the packing license of cosmetics under the legal metrology packaged commodity rules. With the help of the experts of ELT Corporate, you can seamlessly get all the details related to the packing license & apply for it.

What is a Cosmetic Packing License?

A Cosmetic Packing License is an approval given by regulatory authorities for the packing of cosmetic products as per standards set by the regulatory body. The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 and Act 2009 play very crucial roles in the manufacture, sale, distribution, and retail of pre-packed or packaged commodities. This helps in enforcing uniform Laws and standards throughout under Chapter 6, Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology Rules 2011.

What is The Importance Of a Cosmetic Packing License?

The various importance of cosmetic packing licenses are as follows: –

Ensures product safety for consumer use

Maintain standards and quality of cosmetic products for brand promotion and building consumer trust

Maintain legal compliance of products

What Is The Role Of Packaging In Cosmetics?

Packaging plays a vital role in any industry including Cosmetics. Without packaging, you are not allowed to regulate the products in the market. This serves as a protective housing for the products and also plays a major role in marketing strategy.

Packaging on cosmetics helps to increase the audience’s interest and ensure quality and safety.

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Who can apply for a Cosmetic Packing License?

Most of the time the cosmetics packing license legal metrology is mandatory for the manufacturers. If you fall into the production of cosmetics then you must apply for the cosmetics packing registration:

Any manufacturers of Cosmetic Products

Third-party packagers /on behalf of manufacturers

Contract manufacturers

Any brand owner of cosmetic products

What Documents Required For a Cosmetic Packing License?

It is mandatory to register under the Legal Metrology Rules 2011 to maintain standards as per regulatory guidelines. To avoid cancellation and suspension of your application you must collect all the documents that is mandatory to attach. The list of documents is as follows:

Application to state Drug control department

Details of manufacturer and manufacturing premises

Product details

Packaging details

Details of equipment used

Details of working staff

Quantity details as per Legal Metrology Act, 2009

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How To Apply For a Cosmetics Packing Certificate?

To obtain the cosmetics packing license in India you must work as per the legal metrology department guidelines. The legal metrology department is the authority that grants licenses for the pre-packaged or packaged commodity. The steps to apply for a license are as follows:

Application Filing

You must visit the official website of Legal Metrology and log into it by creating an account.

Documentation

You must collect all the documents and attach them with your application as per the legal metrology guidelines in India. The list of the documents is mentioned above.

Make The Payment

As per the guidelines of the Department make the payment. The payment fee for the application varies according to the state and central license of the packaging.

Verification

The legal metrology inspector will inspect the product first and then they will decide on the grant of license after the inspection.

Approval

Once they are satisfied with the application and product they will grant the license.

Notice – If your application is cancelled due to any reason then you must re-apply for it after a specific duration. To avoid this kind of misshapen you must consult with the Cosmetics Regulatory Experts for instant approval.

Declarations Mandatory For Cosmetics Packaged Commodity Registration

If you are going to apply for the cosmetics package then here are some mandatory declarations for the cosmetics products. You must mention the:

MRP of the product

Month of manufacturing

Year of manufacturing

name of the manufacturer

The contact number of the customer care

Email ID

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What Is The Timeline To Get Cosmetics Packing License?

Usually, the timeline of the cosmetics packing license takes 3-4 months for approval. It is a time-consuming process. So, a manufacturer must apply for the license before manufacturing.

What is the Validity of The Cosmetic Packing License?

The cosmetic packing License is valid for five years from the date of issuance after this must renewed before it expires or is cancelled.

How ELT Corporate Will Assist You?

To obtain the license of packing for the cosmetics ELT Corporate experts will help you. We specialise in Cosmetics regulations and solved more than 2.5K queries in Cosmetics compliance. Here you will get 24*7 assistance to solve all your queries and make sure that you will find a valid & quick solution for your questions.

FAQ

To renew your License, submit an application form to the state Drug Control department with all the documents and frees.

The fees for a Cosmetic Packing License vary according to products and state.

Traditionally, plastic material or glass has been used for the packaging of cosmetics items.

If you are using recyclable plastics for manufacturing then it is considered as eco-friendly cosmetics packaging.

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