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Cosmetics manufacturing licence
Making cosmetics for sale — including loan or contract manufacture — needs a licence from the state licensing authority under the Cosmetics Rules 2020, with an approved manufacturing premises and a qualified technical person.
- Issued by
- State licensing authority
- Law
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940; Cosmetics Rules 2020
- Where to apply
- The CDSCO online national drugs licensing system (ONDLS)
TaxClue does not handle this service. It is on the checklist because many of our clients need it. Raise a request and we will try to connect you with someone who can do it, where possible.
How Cosmetics manufacturing licence works
The usual picture. Procedures, fees and forms differ by state and authority — always check the current rules before you apply.
Who needs it
- Cosmetic brands with their own plant
- Brands getting products made under a loan licence
- Contract manufacturers of skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics
Documents usually asked for
- Premises plan and details of manufacturing and testing equipment
- Qualifications of the technical staff
- List of products with their formulations
- Constitution of the firm and proof of the premises
The process
- Set up the premises to the rules' standards
- Apply on the online national drugs licensing system
- Inspection by the state drug inspector
- Licence granted; keep batch and testing records
What we can do today
The other registrations the same businesses need — these we handle end to end.
Registrations we handle
Often needed alongside Cosmetics manufacturing licence.
Full checklists that include it
Every registration for these industries, in order.