1. Cosmetics Registration in India Qs.: Who can file an application for the Registration Certificate ? Ans.: The Manufacturer or his Authorized Representative / Agent in India

2. Qs.: Where does the application form need to be submitted for product registration? Ans.: The application form along with the necessary documents should be submitted to the DGCI ‘Drugs Controller General of India’, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi as both – soft copy and hard copy Qs.: Do we need to comply with any specific forms for filling in the Registration Application? Ans.: Form-42, along with the covering letter by the applicant Payment receipt of the specified fees, in Original.

3. Qs.: Do we have any specific requirements for the application cover letter? Ans.: The covering letter should be on the official letterhead of the Manufacturer, Authorized Representative / Agent of the Importer The content on the covering letter should be duly attested, stamped and signed by the designated authority or person Qs.: Does the application form require any receipt acknowledgement from the Licensing Authority? Ans.: As a Receipt Acknowledgement, the copy of the covering letter will be duly attested, signed and stamped by the office of the DCGI [Drug Controller General of India]

4. Qs.: How the Manufacturer pay the registration fees in his own country? Ans.: An EFT ‘Electronic Fund Transfer’ can be made from the country of origin to Bank of Baroda, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India. Note: The receipt must be attached to the application form as the proof of payment. Qs.: How much time is taken for the issuance of the RC ‘Registration Certificate’? Ans.: Post submission, a maximum of 6 months is taken by the DCGI ‘Drug Controller General of India’ for issuing an RC Qs.: For what time period does the Registration Certificate remains valid? Ans.: The RC ‘Registration Certificate’ remains valid for a period of 3 years

5. We, COSMETICS REGISTRATION (INDIA) are a consultancy subsidiary of ARHAM CONSULTANTS (INDIA) PTY, New Delhi and are focused on the regulatory compliance of Cosmetics Imports Registration in India.

6. About Our Work Since 2011, we have been serving Indian Importers and overseas cosmetics manufacturers & brand marketers to comply with the ever changing Cosmetics Regulatory Norms of the Indian FDA – Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), popularly known as the Office of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) As a Regulatory Consultant focused on Cosmetic products, we understand the importance of introducing our clients cosmetic products into the Indian market in the shortest time and at an economical registration cost.

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