CDSCO Issues Health Alert on Unauthorised Cosmetic Products
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued a public health alert on 8 September 2026 regarding certain unauthorised cosmetic products identified through testing and analysis. According to the alert, certain cosmetic products were found to be unauthorised and without the required registration certificate for import into India. Testing also
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued a public health alert on 8 September 2026 regarding certain unauthorised cosmetic products identified through testing and analysis.
According to the alert, certain cosmetic products were found to be unauthorised and without the required registration certificate for import into India. Testing also identified heavy metals exceeding the specified limits, which may pose potential health risks to consumers, including toxic effects.
What Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Consumers Should Consider
Stakeholders dealing with cosmetic products should ensure that:
- Imported cosmetic products have the required registration/authorisation for sale in India.
- Product labels carry the required details, including the manufacturing licence number, manufacturer details, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and registration number, wherever applicable.
- Unauthorised or non-compliant cosmetic products are not manufactured, imported, sold, distributed or advertised.
- Suspected cases of labelling violations or non-compliance are reported to the relevant State Drugs Controller or CDSCO, as applicable.
- Consumers purchase cosmetic products only after checking the information provided on the product label and sourcing them from authorised and reliable vendors.
Key Takeaway
The alert highlights the importance of ensuring regulatory authorisation, proper labelling and compliance with applicable cosmetic requirements before imported cosmetic products are placed on the Indian market.
Manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders should review their products and documentation to ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
Regulatory source: CDSCO Alert: Unauthorised Cosmetic Products
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