Abstract

The cosmetics legislations on account of quality, safety, nomenclature & labeling are much stringent in regulated markets in order to regulate the use of cosmetic products. The safety assessments of cosmetic products is affected by the differences outlined by the regulatory authorities across globe. Nevertheless, there is a need for harmonized regulations throughout India (within the states), even in entire world. As per current study lot of differences are in cosmetic regulations in India when compared to regulated markets like USA, EU and Australia. The mandatory information need to be made to the public so that public can access the information by writing to the authority and company to get the clarification, through visiting the specific website. The information related to qualitative and quantitative composition and safety assuranceas per claims of the products; existing data on undesirable effects on human health resulting from use of cosmetic products should be accessible to the public. The authoritiesshould follow and reply to all queries and requests in simple language and should maintain the records of all complaints as vigilance trackers. Strict guidelines and regulations can increase attention to cosmetic products and globalization of their market. Indian regulatory scenario has major issues with the current Indian cosmetic regulations such as Multiple and complex regulations under different bodies, Indian cosmetic definition is not broader encompassing different possible formulations, lack of implementation guidelines of the CDSCO, BIS Standard’s development and revision for issues related to cosmetics, non-uniform licensing approvals across various states, discontinued approach across authorities in interpretation of a particular issue. Absence of proper guidelines on product claims interpretation as well as instructive list of cosmetics, which correlate the cosmetic life cycle management process.

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