INIndia
CDSCOImported cosmetics must be registered before sale.
- Import registration
- Indian importer or agent
- Label rules
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- IN
- EU
- US
- SEA
From cosmetics registration and labelling rules to getting into local stores and marketplaces.
Certification by market
Each country has its own agencies and paperwork.
EUEuropean Union
CPNPNotify before launch, with a Responsible Person in the EU.
- Responsible Person
- Product information file
- Safety assessment
USUnited States
FDA · MoCRAFacility registration and product listing since MoCRA (2022).
- Facility registration
- Product listing
- Sunscreen is an OTC drug
SEASoutheast Asia
ASEANNotify each country under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.
- Country notification
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
Rules change, so we confirm everything with local experts before work starts.
Entry steps
India example
- Ingredient checkBanned and restricted lists
- Appoint an importerFiles the registration
- CDSCO registrationRequired before sale
- LabelsIndian labelling rules
- Go to marketStores and online
- 03Plan the entry · Registration order and paperwork set your launch date.
- 05Local brand · Product names and claims rules differ by country.
Frequently asked questions
What comes first for selling cosmetics in India?
Imported cosmetics need CDSCO registration before sale. The application is made through an Indian importer or authorised agent.
Is sunscreen a cosmetic in the US?
No. In the US, sunscreen is regulated as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, with different rules from cosmetics.
How do we notify in the EU?
Appoint a Responsible Person in the EU, prepare the product information file and safety assessment, then notify through CPNP.
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