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The Custom Duty Imposed For Imported Cosmetics.

Customs duty is a type of indirect tax that is imposed on both the exported as well as imported goods and services. The tax that is imposed on imports of goods and services is called import duty and the tax imposed on the export of goods is called an export duty. The Government of India charges these taxes at the time of import and export of goods and services for raising money to protect the home establishments from the rivals from other countries. Lately, the Indian Government has made some alterations in the whole tax system of the nation. GST was introduced which is a new tax collection system that is a location-based tax that implies that the customer is required to pay when they will be using any goods or services. Before this new system, there were multiple taxes like service tax, value-added tax, central excise etc. that were imposed on several goods and services. After GST these multiple taxes have been replaced by one single tax system. Some of the common trading partners

Cosmetic Shelf Life: Period Of Opening Symbol Vs Use Before The Declaration In India.

  The shelf life of a cosmetic is the time over which a cosmetic product holds its specified properties provided they are stored in conditions as directed. Or in other terms, it is the period of which the manufacturer has predicted for the product to best suit for using. When there is a change in the quality of the product with time, it is generally a function of the storing temperature, package precautions, composition of the product, humidity, water activity, quality of the ingredient along with the processing conditions. It is the responsibility of the manufacturers to estimate the shelf life for all cosmetic products they have manufactured and it is a crucial part of their task for product safeties. Failing to do so might result in product adulteration and it is also required for cosmetic labelling requirements India. The voluntary shelf life of product guidelines usually varies based on the product and its required use. In general, cosmetic products are formulated and are tested f

What Does Active Ingredient Mean And Its Relation With Cosmetics?

You may have come across the word active if you have spent some time looking through the mountains of beauty blogs out there. A quality skincare product should have an appropriate concentration of at least one active ingredient in it. Effective ingredients should be used as vitamins, moisturizers, exfoliants, and photo-aging treatments. How to define and what an active ingredient is? In a substance, an active ingredient that solves the issue it is intended to target. When you test them, it is not always clear if they work for you. Yet engaged people have far more to say than just that. When the topic is about cosmetic products, then the active ingredient term is no longer applicable. Since the term ‘active ingredient’ would classify it in the category of drugs and not relevant for processing under a cosmetics license .   In certain cases, ingredients are classified in the lower order of concentration, i.e. the ingredients at the top of the list in the highest amounts, and so on.

The Importance Of Labelling And Claims For Cosmetic Products Sold/Imported In India

The demand for cosmetic products has been increasing at a very unprecedented rate in recent times. Which has made the import and export of cosmetics in India as one of the most prevailing businesses. The market is piled up with a variety of cosmetics like skincare products, lip care products, eye care products and other sections. But along with the increasing use of cosmetics in India, concerns are also rising about the presence of various harmful ingredients that might exist in those cosmetics as a part of their formulation. Especially when the consumers have become more aware and like to stay informed about the products they use. This is the major reason that is compelling the government to take some crucial initiatives to make sure that all the products are of good quality and they are free from all sorts of harmful ingredients. Factors like packaging and labelling are among the basic parts of cosmetic regulatory compliance . Labelling of the cosmetic product refers

A Globally Approved Medicinal Ingredient, Hemp And CBD Oil Are Still Banned For Import In India.

One of the most trending ingredients used in cosmetics nowadays is the derivatives of cannabis. Their utilization in some of the major cosmetics is increasing with several products marketed as creams, oils, lotions etc. But a large number of people have confusion about cannabis derivatives, their quality and what their legal implications. Cannabis-based products are divided into several categories depending on their purpose of use and they are further classified as cosmetic purposes or for industrial purposes. This also includes hemp oil which is low in Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC and CBD or Cannabidiol along with the CBD enriched oil and Cannabis oils. THC is known to be the psychoactive part of cannabis and CBD is called the non-psychoactive part. Hemp and CBD oil is regulated as a major cosmetic ingredient in most of the countries. Like in Canada and the European Union, the THC levels of industrial Hemp are strictly regulated and it should be less than 0.3%. Similarly, in

Regulations For Cosmetics In India Vs. Global Scenario

Different countries across the world have their own methods and procedures of dealing with cosmetic regulations. While the USA seems to have a liberal approach for manufacturers, Europe and India follow a more tedious  cosmetic regulatory compliance  which is indeed quite justified. These days the world is more connected than ever. The advent of quick transportation, followed by globalization and the invention of the internet has combined countries and their markets into one global village. The cosmetics industry is not untouched by this globalization, and companies are now expanding multinationally to find new markets for their cosmetic products. Cosmetics are not like grain or stone. Their manufacture and sale is densely regulated by authorities in every country. However, with the markets becoming more globalized, the regulations for cosmetics in different countries have often to be compared for global players. For this discussion, we will take into consideration th

Cosmetics And Personal Care Products: Categorization On The Basis Of Intended Use

Personal care products are indeed cosmetics and hence have to acquire a cosmetic product registration for manufactured products or a  cosmetic import license  for those being imported. As the society leaps forward and becomes more progressive, t. The importance of physical appearance has become an unwavering matter of importance to many. While the importance of good aesthetics was majorly limited to women’s perspectives. Men have also started enjoying an equable sense of comfort and necessity in using cosmetics. Many cosmetics fall under the category of FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) products on the market. While some cosmetics are intended purely for personal hygiene and instant beautification. Others are used to treat certain ailments and conditions While cosmetics have been clearly defined by law, p. Personal care products bear no such official definition to be legally classified from a cosmetic. However, one thing is but very clear that a personal care produ

Indian Cosmetics Market Projected To Expand Thrice In 2020

This rapid expansion of the Indian cosmetics market also implies the rapid influx of new players in the market. The applications for cosmetic product registration and cosmetic import license are sure to increase in the near future, and the authorities must be prepared to tackle such situations. India is quickly becoming a global focal point in almost every aspect. India became the world’s fifth largest economy in 2019, which eventually means that people now have more money and they can spend more. With wealth comes well-being, and an interest towards grooming and beautification. With the far reaching effects of globalization, along with the modernization and urbanization of India, the demand for cosmetic beauty products has increased tenfold in recent years. Thanks to the rapidly increasing corporate workforce and the influence of the entertainment and fashion industries on the daily lives of people. The beauty Industry of India and its fast-paced growth can be co