Cosmetics Rules, 2020 & Current Information
Separate source-first database connected to the VOP Regulatory Portal.
Informational use only. Automatic mappings must be verified against the signed official Gazette before regulatory reliance.
Import and Registration
7 provisions
Rule 12 — Import of cosmetics.—(1) No cosmetic shall be imported into IndiaOfficial rule source →
Rule 13 — Grant of import registration certificate.—(1) After examination ofOfficial rule source →
Rule 14 — Validity of import registration certificate.—(1) A registrationOfficial rule source →
Rule 16 — Suspension and cancellation of Registration Certificate.—If theOfficial rule source →
Rule 18 — Prohibition of import of certain cosmetic.—(1) No cosmetic, theOfficial rule source →
Rule 20 — Procedure for import of cosmetics.—(1) If the officer appointed atOfficial rule source →
Rule 22 — Import through points of entry.—No cosmetic shall be imported intoOfficial rule source →
Manufacturing and Licensing
5 provisions
Rule 23 — Application for grant of license or loan license to manufactureOfficial rule source →
Rule 25 — Form of license or loan licence to manufacture cosmetics for sale orOfficial rule source →
Rule 26 — Conditions of license or loan licence for manufacture ofOfficial rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
Rule 30 — Validity of licence.—(1) A licence or loan licence issued in FormOfficial rule source →
Rule 31 — Inspection for verification of compliance.—(1) The premisesOfficial rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
New Cosmetics
1 provisions
Rule 32 — Permission for import or manufacture of new cosmetic.—(1) AnyOfficial rule source →
Labelling and Claims
5 provisions
Rule 34 — Manner of labelling.—(1) Subject to other provisions of the rules, aOfficial rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
Rule 35 — Prohibition against altering inscription on containers, labels orOfficial rule source →
Rule 36 — Prohibition against false or misleading claims.—No cosmetic mayOfficial rule source →
Rule 37 — Labelling of hair dyes containing dyes, colours and pigmentsOfficial rule source →
Rule 38 — Special provisions relating to toothpaste containing fluorideOfficial rule source →
Standards and Quality
2 provisions
Rule 39 — Standards of cosmetics.—(1) No cosmetic shall be imported orOfficial rule source →
Ninth Schedule — (See rules 34(7), 39(1), 48)Official rule source →
Testing and Enforcement
6 provisions
Rule 40 — Testing of Cosmetic from a purchaser.—An application from aOfficial rule source →
Rule 41 — Procedure for sampling.—The Inspector while exercising powersOfficial rule source →
Rule 45 — Procedure for dispatch of sample to Government Analyst.—(1) TheOfficial rule source →
Rule 48 — Procedure on receipt of sample.—On receipt of a package from anOfficial rule source →
Rule 51 — Report of result of test or analysis.—After test or analysis, the resultOfficial rule source →
Rule 53 — Confiscation of cosmetics, implements, machinery etc.—(1) WhereOfficial rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
Testing Laboratories
5 provisions
Rule 55 — Application for grant of approval for testing cosmetics.—(1) AnyOfficial rule source →
Rule 56 — Approval for carrying out tests on cosmetics on behalf of licenseesOfficial rule source →
Rule 60 — Validity of licence.—(1) A licence issued in Form COS- 23 shallOfficial rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
Rule 62 — General conditions after approval.—An approval in Form COS- 23,Official rule source →
Gazette change chain · 2
Rule 63 — Withdrawal and suspension of approval.—(1) The State LicensingOfficial rule source →