Our cosmetic registration services cover categorisation, COS-1 filing, COS-2 grant, labelling review and renewals.
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Every cosmetic imported into India must be registered with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) before it can clear customs. Under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, the importer or the foreign manufacturer’s Authorised Indian Agent files Form COS-1 on the SUGAM portal, and CDSCO grants a Registration Certificate in Form COS-2. PCN Global India Corporation handles cosmetic registration in India end to end — categorisation, dossier, filing, queries, labelling review and renewal — for skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance and personal-care brands.
Map each product to the correct category under the Cosmetics Rules and group variants correctly.
Check formulations against Indian standards and restricted-ingredient requirements; review label artwork.
Power of Attorney, Free Sale Certificate, manufacturing licence of origin and product details.
Online application with government fees.
We prepare responses to CDSCO queries within the deadline.
Registration Certificate issued; products can be imported and sold.
| Item | Government Fee |
|---|---|
| Per product category | USD 1,000 |
| Per variant | USD 50 |
| Per additional manufacturing site | USD 500 |
| Validity of COS-2 | Kept in force with a retention fee every 5 years |
| Typical timeline | 3 – 6 months, depending on queries |
Late payment of the retention fee attracts a penalty, and if it is not paid within the grace period a fresh COS-1 application is needed. Fees can change — we confirm current rates on SUGAM before filing.
Imported cosmetics must carry labels that meet both the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, including:
See our Legal Metrology (LMPC) service for importer registration and label compliance.
Send us your product list and labels — we will confirm categories, fees and a filing plan for your COS-2 registration.
Yes. Under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, every cosmetic imported into India must be registered with CDSCO. Customs will not clear unregistered cosmetics.
COS-1 is the application form filed on the SUGAM portal. COS-2 is the Registration Certificate that CDSCO grants after approving the application.
No. The application must be filed by the Indian importer or an Authorised Indian Agent appointed by the manufacturer through a Power of Attorney.
The government fee is USD 1,000 per product category, USD 50 per variant and USD 500 per additional manufacturing site. Professional fees are separate.
A COS-2 Registration Certificate stays in force as long as the retention fee is paid every five years. Late payment attracts a penalty, and after the grace period a fresh application is required.
Yes. Labels must meet the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 in addition to the Cosmetics Rules, including importer details, net quantity, MRP and consumer-care information.
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