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Colours And Pigments Approved For Use In The Cosmetic Formulations

Pigment colours are one of the growing enablers in the growth of the entire cosmetic industry. To maintain competition, the manufacturers of the coloured cosmetics have to invent or search for colours that can set some new trends. Be it ultramarine blue or Quinizarin Green, a spectrum of colour is required for intended sales and the purpose of marketing. However, some of the cosmetic regulatory compliance can't be overlooked in a quick development of these innovative colours. There are certain laws and regulatory standards that should be followed for making use of pigment colours in colour cosmetics. These strict regulations allow companies to provide safe to use cosmetics to consumers while remaining away from legal problems. What is the importance of the manufacture of colour cosmetics? Certain aspects should be considered at the time of formulation of the right colourants for the cosmetic products by the cosmetic colour manufacturers. Those aspects are   Colourant perform

Use Of Coumarin In Cosmetics: Safety, Permissible Limit, Indian Regulations Etc

  Coumarins are a kind of fragrant compound that belongs to a class of benzopyrone chemical class. It has been used widely as aroma enhancers in a different cosmetic product. But some of the toxicity studies have revealed that coumarins are somewhat toxic to the human liver as well as kidneys and might cause liver cancer as well as lung cancers. This is the reason coumarins are under regulation irrespective of the fact that they are found in several edible plants. Coumarine is found in a large number of cosmetic products along with personal care products as per the ingredients database of the market research and is prevalent in most of the perfumes. It helps in imparting strength to the perfume along with a characteristic's note. It has a very sweet vanilla-like aroma very much similar to that of freshly-mown hay.   Coumarine is a kind of chemical compound that occurs naturally in some of the essential oils as well as absolutes like cinnamon, lavender, tarragon etc. Some of the

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.

Type Of Cosmetic Registration Applications: Fresh Registration, Endorsement And Renewal

Cosmetic marketing in India is increasing rapidly, ranging from the first look on the television advertisement to a social media platform. A large number of people are into cosmetic marketing as it is probably one of the sectors that will never go into recession. People across the world use cosmetics no matter whether male or female. The cosmetic industry caters to all genders. But with the increasing demand and popularity, the cosmetic industry came under the radar of the government because of its increasing popularity as well as a scope for baseless claims made by manufacturing companies. At present, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, rules the cosmetic registration in India that defines the word cosmetic as any article that intends to be, sprayed, poured, rubbed or sprinkled in any human body parts for the purpose of cleansing, promoting, beautifying or for changing the appearance and also involves any article that is intended to be used as a cosmetic component. Different kind of

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

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