CDSCO Organizes Round Table to Discuss Cosmetics Regulations with Stakeholders
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has invited manufacturers, importers, and industry associations to a roundtable meeting to discuss issues related to cosmetics regulations. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM at CDSCO headquarters in New Delhi. It aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between regulators and industry representatives.
CDSCO Imposes Limit on Cosmetic Product Applications
Effective from August 16, 2024, applicants can now submit a maximum of fifty products per application. By limiting the number of products per application, the CDSCO aims to streamline the application process and expedite the review and approval timelines.
CDSCO Directs Cosmetics Importers to Comply with Cosmetics Rules, 2020
All applicants importing cosmetics under COS-4A are now directed to furnish an annual statement to the Central Licensing Authority. This statement should comprehensively outline details such as the number of consignments and bill of entries for each consignment, the imported quantity in each consignment, total cost of imported cosmetics per consignment, warehouse details where the products are stored for further distribution and sale, among others.
Proposed Amendments to Cosmetics Rules 2020: Strengthening Regulations
On 15th May 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments to the Cosmetics Rules 2020. These changes aim to enhance labeling clarity, streamline regulatory authorities, strengthen testing and analysis, reinforce record-keeping obligations, empower inspection authorities, and address licensing and labeling requirements. The amendments seek to bolster consumer safety and regulatory compliance in the cosmetics industry
