GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public notice warning that cosmetic products supplied in injectable form are not permitted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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In the notice dated May 18, the country’s apex drug regulator clarified that cosmetics are legally intended only to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, or otherwise externally applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance.
The CDSCO stated that products supplied as injectable preparations do not fall under the definition of cosmetics under the law. “No cosmetic is permitted to be used as injection by consumer/professionals/aesthetic clinics,” the notice said.
The regulator further clarified that cosmetics are not permitted to be used for treatment by professionals or individuals. It also warned against misleading claims on cosmetic labels and the use of prohibited ingredients, stating that such practices constitute violations under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
According to the notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) publishes the list of generally not recognised as safe (GNRAS) and restricted ingredients used in cosmetic products.
The CDSCO has encouraged the public to report such violations or misleading practices to the regulatory authority or respective State Licensing Authorities.
The public notice was issued by Drugs Controller General (India) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi.