For years, people have emphasized over looks and beauty and
this is the reason why several beauty products have been invented and are
utilized for improving the overall physical personality.
The cosmetic industry in India is
under regulation of various legislations along with their correlating rules for
cosmetic license and other compliances. The commercialization sector works in
compliance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It makes sure that all products
that are sold are in compliance with safe manufacture and are of good quality.
Moreover, it is compulsory for all products that are being sold to adhere to
perfect packaging and cosmetic labelling requirements in India.
Packaging and labelling offers important information about constituents along
with the origin and the manufacturers.
Cosmetics are those products that are intended to be rubbed,
sprayed, sprinkled or applied to the human body with an intention to cleanse,
beautify, enhance attractiveness or change the appearance and include body care
products, hair care products, oral hygiene products etc.
In India, all cosmetic manufacturers must display a colour
code in the package for identification of the source of the cosmetics. It is
one of the important labelling requirements for cosmetics in India. Green dot
indicates vegetarian and red/brown dot indicates non-vegetarian or eggetarian.
To create an awareness among the customers about the source
origin of the cosmetic products, the Ministry of consumer affairs introduced an
amendment to the legal metrology that product packages of cosmetic products
must mention in their display panel a green dot for vegetarian and red/brown
dot for non-vegetarian origin.
It was not mandatory before but in the year 2019 because of
the religious sentiments expressed by the Jain community as well as by the
Department of Consumer Affairs, a proposal in this regard was approved by DTAB
for amending the Drug and Cosmetics rule, 1945.
This move was also supported by the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, as it came in wake of the government to consider using a colour
code for segregating the generic medicines from patented branded ones.
The cosmetic industry of India is expected to cross USD 20 billion
by the year 2025 and there is an increased demand in the market for all natural
as well as herbal cosmetics. India is a multi-religion country, where customer
choices are driven by faith. Therefore, the legislative attempt to amend the
Drugs and Cosmetics Act and other cosmetic
regulatory compliance is highly lauded, as it helps in keeping the customer
requirement on the forefront of the Government agendas.
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