Secure your cosmetic registration certificate using the COS-2 form with professional assistance from ZYPS. We offer expert guidance on strategic product planning and testing to obtain the import license for cosmetics (COS-2 / Form 43) in India through CDSCO.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) acts as the regulatory body in India tasked with issuing import licenses for cosmetic products. To import a cosmetic item for marketing, the applicant or manufacturer is required to complete the COS-2 form. Initially, the applicant must register on the Sugam online portal. Following registration, the necessary documents should be uploaded, and the relevant fees must be paid. Upon reviewing the application, CDSCO may either request additional documentation or proceed to issue the import registration certificate.
This form facilitates the issuance of a license by CDSCO for importing and marketing cosmetics in India.
This form is utilized by the CDSCO to authorize the importation and commercialization of cosmetics in India.
The registration application for a cosmetic product intended for import into India must be submitted via the Central Government's online portal. This can be done using Form COS-1 by either the manufacturer, their authorized agent, the importer in India, or the manufacturer's authorized subsidiary in India.
Registration of importer on SUGAM
Document compilation for application filing
Upload essential documents online
Pay government fee and upload challan
Generate COS-1 and upload signed Form COS-1
It is a predefined Performa by CDSCO to be filled to obtain Registration certificate.
Cos1 can be filled online using the “Sugam” portal.
It includes details about the premises of manufacturing, description of cosmetic products, brand name, pack size and their variants.
Cos1 is accompanied by several documents.
Cos1(Duly signed and stamped) with other relevant documents are submitted to Drugs Controller General (I), CDSCO, New Delhi.
Challan indicating the amount paid in INR along with the details of the importer is submitted in support of the application.
Cos2 is also called as the Registration Certificate.
The Registration Certificate shall be produced by the authorised importer/distributer/Indian authorised agent as and when required by the licensing authority.
The timeline for approval is now 180 working days as per the new Cosmetic Rules, 2020.
COS-2 is valid for five years.
The government fee is 1000 USD per category, 50 USD per variant, and 500 USD per manufacturing site
The validity of this license is five years.
To obtain an import registration certificate for the import and market of cosmetic products in India, a fee of 1000 USD is charged per category, 50 USD per variants, and 500 USD per manufacturing site.
The Government timeline for Cosmetic Registration is 180 days.
The following documents are required for successful application for import registration certificate:
To obtain an import license for the sale and distribution of cosmetics in India, an importer must ensure the following:
The validity of all legal documents must be checked.
The applicant must ensure consistency in the product names and names & addresses of manufacturers and importers across all documents.
All documentation must be in the English language.
The applicant must also provide other valuable information like heavy metal declaration and label claims of the product. In addition, the specifications of the cosmetic product must be as per the ninth schedule mentioned in the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The categorization of the cosmetic products must be as per their intended use.
The applicant must ensure that the product-related and other details shared are consistent across all the documents.
The labeling of the cosmetic product should be as per the rules of the CDSCO. Also, the label should not contain any non-cosmetic claims.
While registering as a cosmetics supplier in India, you need to ensure that your product is identified under the right categories, with the right components, and is compliant with regulations.
We can help you with product analysis, compliance, and categorization to ensure an easy and successful registration.
Your product's content must adhere to the Bureau of Indian Standards and Drugs & Cosmetic Rules, 1945. Detailed guidelines exist for inner and outer labeling, ingredients, and coloring. ZYPS conducts a thorough review of these requirements during the analysis of your product to ensure its alignment with Indian regulatory guidelines.
Cosmetic and personal care products encompass a diverse array of categories, which are delineated based on the intended use of the product and the specific area of application. The regulatory authority in India has established guidelines for import and registration, outlining approximately 80 categories for cosmetic products. These categories span various product types, including but not limited to skincare products, oral hygiene products, hair care products, and nail care products.
Your product and all accompanying documents must fully adhere to regulatory guidelines. It is essential to comply with the labeling guidelines provided by CDSCO based on the registered category of your product. We assist you throughout the compliance procedures, ensuring that no details are overlooked when registering your product for export to India.
ZYPS has the capability to serve as an authorized agent and represent your organization as the Authorized Indian Representative/Agent in accordance with Indian Regulatory Requirements. This representation is undertaken without engaging in any commercial conflict of interest activities such as product distribution, marketing, or sales.
A successful product launch requires an effective distribution channel that establishes a connection with customers. We assist in identifying ideal distributors to create the appropriate entry channel for your cosmetics in India. Additionally, we help identify an Indian E-commerce partner and facilitate a partnership to access popular platforms, ensuring a broader reach to your customers.
India's cosmetics market is among the fastest-growing globally, projected to cross USD 20 billion. Our research services help you understand Indian consumer preferences and choose the right pricing strategy to appeal to Indian buyers.
Partnering with a local player is a prudent approach when entering a new market. Opting for entry through a joint venture can provide numerous advantages, including seamless access to Indian distribution networks.
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