CDSCO Registration

According to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 any cosmetic product (contain any drug) which is imported for sale, or for distribution or for sale in India should be registered with the CDSCO for import.

It is coordinated under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and is conducted by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

Registration being a very procedurally one and with lot of restriction and verification and, more over a professional we can get

CDSCO Import License

Import License (CDSCO) If you want to import cosmetics from other countries and market those in India then you needa to get the CDSCO Import License.

This license is issued under the jurisdiction of Sub Directorate, CDSCO, under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt.

The Government of India in 2010 had introduced a requirement for the cosmetic importer to obtain this licence before availing license to sale the imported cosmetics in India.

Why do you require CDSCO cosmetic registration in India?

Cosmetics often contain chemical-based ingredients. There may be some that are harmful to humans or require animal testing, which has implications for ethics.

For the safety of consumers and to ensure a cruelty-free, India introduced CDSCO Registration.

This registration serves to:

1. No use of toxic substances and heavy metals in cosmetics.
2. Imports are not tested for or on animals.
3. Safe cosmetics for human application.
4. The only products that can enter India are authorized, compliant products.

In short, without CDSCO approval, you can neither import nor sell your cosmetics in India.

Eligibility for CDSCO Registration in India: How to Get CDSCO Registration?

As per CDSCO guidelines, the following companies can apply for cosmetic import registration:

1. A Company having its Registered Office in India
2. Manufacturer’s agent
3. A manufacturer’s subsidiary co.

Note: Also, anyone who brings back with them cosmetics from abroad

Essential documents for CDSCO registration in India

For registration of imported cosmetics under CDSCO, you need the following:

1 – Cover Letter- 

          A letter explaining the intended use and reasons for registration.

2 – Power of Attorney (PoA)

          “On page 5, ‘Order for permission to sign papers and file the application’ as follows, to wit:

          Manufacturer details

          Authorised agent details

          Product details

          Validity of PoA

3 – Undertakings & Declarations

          Undertaking form (duly filled)

          No Animal Testing Declaration

          Metal heavies / Hexachlorophene-Gehaltserklärung

          Filled application form

4 – Ingredient Details

          Complete list of INCI ingredients in the product.

5 – Product Label

Including:

          Product name

          Manufacturer details

          License (if applicable)

          Registration certificate number

          Label Details as per CDSCO Guidelines

6 – Licenses & Certifications

          Manufacturing license of the product

          Free Sale Certificate (FSC) of the country of origin of the manufacturer.

7 – Licensing Fee

          The cost of processing the registration.

8 – Testing Report

          Product specifications

          Testing methods used

          It is necessary to submit all the documents for approval.

Step-by-step process for CDSCO Registration in India

It is a 100% online registration at the CDSCO SUGAM Portal.

Step 1 – Sign Up / Login

          Open the CDSCO portal and click on Login/Sign Up.

          If it is new, then register new account details such as applicant type, name, mobile, nationality, ID proof, etc.

Step 2 – Type of Registration Chosen

          Choose Cosmetic Import Registration from the options.

Step 3 – Fill in the Details in the Application Form

          Enter business-specific information (Your Indian address, CIN/DIT numbers, Company type).

          Obtain the required undertakings and formats.

Step 4 – Upload Documents

          Kindly attach all required documents like POA, ingredient list, FSC, labels and testing report.

Step 5 – Fee Payment

          Your registration fee is to be paid online, as per the guidelines.

Step 6 – Review & Approval

          The CDSCO will review your application. A registration number will be provided when registration is cleared, and you can start importing cosmetics legally.

Relevance of GarudaMudra in CDSCO Registration

It is a technical process to get an import license for the cosmetic. Many, many businesses are delayed or rejected because they are missing some documents or made a mistake in the filing process.

With GarudaMudra, you won’t experience any of these issues. Our experts assist you with:

          Drafting cover letters & undertakings

          Preparing and verifying documents

          Filing the CDSCO application correctly

          Coordinating with authorities

          Keeping the signal until authorised

We are the best/ideal service provider for your CDSCO registration, as well as the cheapest way to get your start-up cosmetic business in India!

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