Cosmetic Product Compliance Audit in India: Pre-Launch Checklist
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Import of Already Registered Cosmetic Products in India
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If you are the one who is looking to import already registered cosmetics products in India then you have to follow a few mandatory guidelines. The guidelines are designed as per the CDSCO to deal in cosmetics products in India. India is very growing country in cosmetics products due to high demand and growing trends. So, to expand your current market value you must understand and apply to import cosmetics products that are already registered in India.
Why Do We Get Imported of Already Registered Cosmetic Products?
For the import of already registered cosmetic products in India, there are stringent regulatory guidelines issued by the Central Drug Standard Control Organization, CDSCO under the Drug and Cosmetic Act, of 1940.
According to CDSCO’s recent guidelines, it states that no cosmetic products can be imported into India without getting the registration certificate of that product from the central licensing authority which is appointed by the central government under rule 3(f).
CDSCO has made various changes in Cosmetic Rules, 2020 making the import of already registered cosmetic products easy for international brands to get the Indian market entry.
Which Regulatory Authority Governs The Import of Already Registered Cosmetic Products in India?
The regulatory authority governing the cosmetics regulations for the import of already registered products is CDSCO and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Drug and Cosmetic Act, 1940, Rules 2020. These two are the main regulatory authorities of India responsible for the regulation of cosmetic products in India.
Who Can Import Already Registered Cosmetic Products?
Below are the eligibility criteria for importing the already registered cosmetic products:
Manufacturer or Importer who is registered by CDSCO
Any person or entrepreneur who wants to import already registered cosmetic products for sales and distribution in the Indian market.
Documents Required for Import of Already Registered Cosmetics
Following are the documents required for import of cosmetic products that are already registered:
Registration certificate of product
Undertaking form manufacturer along with address for the import of cosmetics
Basic information about the product
IEC code is especially required for import and export business
Company logo design
Product specification and other details of the evaluation
The manufacturing date of cosmetic product
Physical Description of Product
Labelling and packaging information
Procedure for Import of Already Registered Cosmetic Products
Without obtaining import registration you are not allowed to regulate the imported goods in India. After the grant of license or if you already have the registration certificate of product then only you can move for further process. Which includes the following steps:
First, ensure that the product you want to import is already registered and meets the regulatory standards and compliance
Once it’s confirmed, obtain an import license from the regulatory authority of India, CDSCO by applying and submitting all the required documents.
Obtain customer clearance from the customer authority of India by submitting and verifying all the required documents.
Once clear from customer authority, it can be imported for sale and distribution in India.
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Our Assistance For The Import of Already Registered Cosmetic Products in India
If you are thinking you can simply import the goods in the Indian market from other countries without a license, then you might be wrong. You have to work as per the Indian boundaries & regulatory authority to access the Indian market. In this ELT Corporate Team will assist you. They will inform you about which license you need to import already registered cosmetics products. Our expertise will make your toughest task easier & clear all your doubt for the importing of goods.
FAQ
No, single import registration is enough until the product is manufactured by the same company and registered under the same application.
Yes, it is possible, in such case the new importer must fill fresh registration, and the original will be surrendered.
It’s five years from the date of issue.
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