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CDSCO Certification for Pre After Shaving Products

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CDSCO Certification for Pre-/After-Shaving Products in India - Requirements, Process & Cost

Although a shaving product may appear simple when on a retail shelf, all the aspects concerning its ingredients, formulation, manufacturing, testing, labelling, and regulatory status come into play before it gets to the shelf.

As facial products are directly applied to the skin, they should be safe and comply with regulations. In India, cosmetics are covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and hence certain statutory requirements apply depending on whether the cosmetics are manufactured in India or imported into the country.

It is important to understand CDSCO certification for pre- and after-shaving products.

The official CDSCO framework has specifically included pre- and after-shaving products as well as other shaving and pre- and after-shaving products among its cosmetic categories, and the Cosmetics Rules set out the standards for products such as aftershave lotion and shaving cream by means of the relevant BIS standards.

UMSPCS assists manufacturers, importers, brand owners and foreign companies in understanding the relevant requirements and in going through the regulatory process for obtaining certification from CDSCO in India.

What does CDSCO certification mean for pre- and after-shaving products?

The term 'CDSCO certification' is generally used to refer to regulatory compliance for cosmetic products in India; yet the real regulatory system varies according to the business model.

The manufacturing of cosmetics that are made in India is controlled by the State Licensing Authority, and in order to proceed with manufacturing for sale or distribution, an applicant must apply for either a manufacturing licence or a loan licence pursuant to the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

The registration of imported cosmetics is the responsibility of the Central Licensing Authority, where the application is made in the Form COS-1. Once the application is accepted, the Import Registration Certificate is issued in the Form COS-2. According to CDSCO, cosmetics cannot be imported into India if they have not been registered in accordance with the rules set forth in the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

The appropriate regulatory pathway should be set up before the application is prepared.

In simple terms:

Business situation

Applicable regulatory route

Indian manufacturer

Manufacturing Licence in Form COS-8

Indian loan manufacturer

Loan Licence in Form COS-9

Foreign manufacturer exporting to India

Import Registration Certificate in Form COS-2

Importer of an already registered cosmetic

Import Registration Number in Form COS-4A

New cosmetic containing a novel ingredient

Prior permission in Form COS-3

The Cosmetics Rules provide for forms COS-5 and COS-6 to be used when applying for manufacturing and loan licences respectively, and forms COS-8 and COS-9 are the ones corresponding to those licences.

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What pre- and post-shaving products are included?

The Fourth Schedule classification of cosmetics as set out in the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, includes specific categories relating to shaving.

The relevant categories include:

  • Pre-shaving products
  • After-shaving products
  • Pre-/after-shaving products
  • Other shaving products
  • Shaving creams
  • Shaving soaps
  • Aftershave lotions

What is the Importance of complying with CDSCO Regulations for these Products?

Pre-shaving and post-shaving products are applied directly to the skin, which means that meeting the requirements for them goes beyond just securing a registration number.

The Cosmetics Rules stipulate that cosmetics must meet the relevant standards concerning quality and safety, and they also cover regulations regarding ingredients, colours, pigments, labelling and claims.

For businesses, proper compliance can help to:

  • Establish regulatory readiness before market entry
  • Support lawful import or manufacture
  • Reduce documentation deficiencies
  • Improve product safety controls
  • Ensure appropriate labelling
  • Support smoother customs and regulatory handling
  • Reduce the risk of regulatory objections
  • Build confidence among distributors and customers

CDSCO has a dedicated Cosmetics Division which is in charge of examining applications concerning the registration and import of cosmetics.

Eligibility Requirements for CDSCO Certification

The conditions for eligibility will vary according to whether the product is imported or produced within the country.

For Imported Pre-/After-Shaving Products

The cosmetics that are being imported need to have the foreign manufacturer and the manufacturing site appropriately registered.

An application can be submitted by:

  • The foreign manufacturer
  • Its authorised agent in India
  • The importer in India
  • An authorised Indian subsidiary

The manufacturer's authorisation of an Indian agent must be properly authenticated in accordance with the Rules.

For Indian Manufacturers

Anyone who intends to manufacture cosmetics for sale or distribution should apply to the State Licensing Authority.

The application is made in:

  • Form COS-5 – Manufacturing Licence
  • Form COS-6 – Loan Licence

The applicant should also include a self-certificate in the form of COS-7 to confirm that they are complying with the requirements relating to GMP, the premises, the plant and the equipment as set out in the Seventh Schedule.

Step-by-Step Process for CDSCO Certification

Step 1: Registration on CDSCO SUGAM Portal

The applicant must first create an account on the CDSCO SUGAM Portal and provide accurate information relating to:
  • Applicant/Importer
  • Indian Authorised Agent
  • Foreign Manufacturer
  • Manufacturing Site/Facility
    • The details entered on the portal must be consistent with the supporting documents submitted as part of the registration process.

    Step 2: Prepare and Submit the Cosmetic Registration Application

    Once the portal registration has been completed, the applicant should prepare and file the relevant cosmetic registration application in accordance with the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
    The application should include relevant details such as:
  • Product category and intended use
  • Product and brand name
  • Formulation and ingredient composition
  • Product specifications
  • Variants and pack sizes
  • Manufacturing details
  • Product claims and intended purpose
    • The information must give an accurate picture of the product which is intended to be imported into India.

    Step 3: Submit the Required Supporting Documents

    The applicant is required to upload the relevant supporting documents together with the application. In some cases, depending on the product and the application, they might include:
  • Product formulation and specifications
  • Test reports, wherever applicable
  • Proposed product labels and artwork
  • Manufacturer's authorisation
  • Free Sale Certificate, wherever applicable
  • Manufacturing licence
  • Details of the manufacturing facility
  • Details of the Indian Authorised Agent
  • Other documents prescribed under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020
    • The documents must be complete, valid and in agreement with the information given in the application.

    Step 4: Pay the Applicable Government Fee

    The applicant is required to pay the government fee which is prescribed for the registration of a cosmetic import. The fees in question are listed in the Third Schedule to the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 and can vary according to factors such as the product category, the place of manufacture and the different variants of the product.
    In addition to the government fee, the applicant may also incur expenses related to:
  • Product testing
  • Documentation
  • Document authentication/legalisation
  • Translation, where required
  • Laboratory services
  • Professional consultancy

    • Step 5: CDSCO Application Review and Scrutiny

    Once the application has been submitted, the Central Licensing Authority/CDSCO examines the application and the supporting information.
    The scrutiny may cover:
  • Product classification
  • Formulation and ingredients
  • Product specifications
  • Manufacturing details
  • Supporting documents
  • Product labels
  • Product claims
  • Applicable safety and quality requirements
    • The applicant should give any clarification or furnish the required documents within the specified time if the CDSCO makes any queries or asks for additional information.

    Step 6: Grant of Cosmetic Import Registration Certificate

    When the CDSCO is satisfied that the relevant regulatory requirements have been met, the Cosmetic Import Registration Certificate will be issued in the specified format.
    Under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, registration for imported cosmetics is granted on Form COS-2, after which the cosmetic may be imported into India in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.

    Documents Required for CDSCO Certification for Pre-/After-Shaving Products

    For imported cosmetics, CDSCO's current document checklist includes the following key documents:

    • Covering letter
    • Manufacturer authorisation
    • Part-I of the Second Schedule
    • List of ingredients with percentage composition
    • Product labels
    • Product specifications
    • Testing methods
    • Pack insert, where applicable
    • Manufacturing licence or relevant undertaking
    • Free Sale Certificate
    • Non-Animal Testing Declaration
    • Declaration relating to heavy metals and hexachlorophene
    • Form COS-1
    • Bharatkosh fee receipt

    The amount of extra documentation that may be needed will depend on the product, the manufacturer, the formulation and the way it is applied.

    Applicable Tests for Pre-/After-Shaving Products

    The testing requirements must be determined on the basis of the product formulation, the applicable standard, and the regulatory requirements.

    Depending on the product, the compliance assessment may involve:

    • Physical and Chemical Parameters
    • Microbiological Testing
    • Heavy Metal Assessment
    • Ingredient Compliance
    • Safety and Quality Testing
    • Labelling Requirements: An Often-Missed Compliance Area

    A product may have a formulation that is otherwise in compliance and yet still come up against regulatory issues due to wrong labelling.

    The Cosmetics Rules list detailed labeling requirements.


    Depending on the product, labels may need to address:
    • Name of cosmetic
    • Manufacturer details
    • Manufacturing premises
    • Batch number
    • Manufacturing licence number, where applicable
    • Use-before/expiry information
    • Net contents
    • Ingredient declaration
    • Appropriate warnings and directions
    • Registration details for imported cosmetics
    • Importer details

    For imported cosmetics, it is necessary to have the number of the Import Registration Certificate and the name and address of the importer on the unit packing as required; ingredients in amounts above 1% are generally listed in descending order, with those at 1% or below being listed in any order, provided that the specified exceptions apply.

    Above all, it is forbidden under Rule 36 to make false or misleading cosmetic claims. Consumers should not therefore make claims such as 'instant cure', '100% treatment' or any therapeutic claims without first carrying out the appropriate regulatory assessment.

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    CDSCO Certification Cost for Pre-/After-Shaving Products


    In India, the total cost of obtaining CDSCO Certification will vary according to whether the product is imported or produced domestically, the number of products or variants, the number of manufacturing sites, and the testing requirements together with the professional support needed.
    ParticularGovernment Fee
    Registration Certificate for each cosmetic categoryUS$1,000
    Each additional cosmetic categoryUS$1,000
    Each cosmetic variantUS$50
    Each manufacturing siteUS$500

    These are the fixed regulatory fees; extra charges may arise for testing, documentation, translation, laboratory work, inspection, and professional consultancy.

    How Long Does it Take to Obtain CDSCO Certification?

    There is not a single practical timetable that can be applied to all CDSCO Certification for Pre-/After-Shaving Products projects.

    The Cosmetics Rules provide that the Central Licensing Authority has the power to grant or to reject an application for imported cosmetics within six months of the date on which the application is made.

    So long as the prescribed requirements are met, the State Licensing Authority must either grant domestic manufacturing licences or indicate the deficiencies within 45 days.

    Actual project timelines can be affected by:

    • Documentation completeness
    • Testing duration
    • Product classification
    • Regulatory queries
    • Overseas document authentication
    • Formula changes
    • Labelling corrections
    • Number of variants
    • Number of manufacturing sites
    • Authority scrutiny

    Validity of the Registration

    The Import Registration Certificate for cosmetics is said to remain valid indefinitely, provided that the required retention fee is paid before the end of five years from the date on which it was issued, unless it is suspended or cancelled.

    The licence continues to be valid for domestic manufacturing unless it is suspended or cancelled, and compliance is periodically reviewed as specified in the Rules.

    Common Challenges Businesses Face

    • Wrong Product Classification
    • Formula Non-Compliance
    • Incomplete Overseas Documentation
    • Label Mismatch
    • Unsupported Claims
    • Testing Gaps
    • Variant Management

    What makes UMSPCS the choice for CDSCO certification?

    Getting regulatory approval involves more than merely completing a form; the real difficulty lies in making sure that the product, the documents, the formulation, the testing, and the method of application all tell one regulatory story.

    UMSPCS, with more than six years' experience and support covering over 600 product compliance requirements, enables companies to deal with regulatory compliance more clearly and with greater confidence.

    We at UMSPCS provide businesses with support throughout their regulatory journey by using a structured method.

    • Product Classification Support
    • Documentation Assistance
    • Testing Coordination
    • Label & Claim Review
    • Application Support
    • Query & Compliance Support
    • End-to-End Regulatory Approach

    Conclusion

    When launching a pre-shaving or after-shaving product in India, the first step should be to carry out a regulatory classification and compliance assessment rather than starting with paperwork.

    The Cosmetics Rules of 2020 provide separate procedures for cosmetics that are imported and those that are manufactured domestically, and products such as aftershave lotion and shaving cream are associated with particular BIS standards, namely IS 9255 and IS 9740.

    No matter whether you are an Indian manufacturer, importer, brand owner, private-label business, or a cosmetic manufacturer based overseas, knowing the right way to proceed can stop you from encountering unnecessary compliance problems.

    Are you in need of assistance with identifying the relevant CDSCO requirements for your pre- or after-shaving product?

    Get professional advice from UMSPCS regarding product classification, documentation, testing, preparation of applications, and compliance with CDSCO regulations in India.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     

    It depends on whether the product is imported or produced in India and on how it is categorised in the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

    The production of cosmetics that are to be sold or distributed is subject to regulation by the respective State Licensing Authority pursuant to the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

    The Central Licensing Authority is in charge of the import of cosmetics, and it is the CDSCO that carries out the relevant registration process.

    A domestic manufacturer submits an application for a manufacturing licence using Form COS-5 and is then awarded the licence in the form of Form COS-8.

    The Cosmetics Rules do cover cosmetic ingredients, such as restricted raw materials and permitted colours, dyes and pigments.

    The testing requirements will vary according to the product, its formulation and the applicable standard; the relevant quality, safety, microbiological and chemical parameters should then be assessed.

    Certainly, cosmetic claims have to meet the relevant requirements, since the Cosmetics Rules forbid any claims that are false or likely to mislead the intended user.

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