Introduction Restricted ingredients in cosmetics in India are regulated under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and applicable BIS standards, including IS 4707. These provisions identify prohibited substances, restrict the use of certain ingredients, and specify conditions or limits where applicable. Mercury compounds and lead- or arsenic-based colourants must be assessed against [...]
Introduction Private label cosmetic registration in India involves meeting the applicable regulatory requirements when a brand sells cosmetics manufactured by a third-party facility under its own brand name. Depending on the manufacturing arrangement, the brand owner may need a Cosmetic Loan License, applied for in Form COS-6 and granted in [...]
Two Orders, One Product Family: Portable immersion rods and fixed immersion heaters fall under different Quality Control Orders. Portable immersion rods are covered under IS 368:2014 through the domestic water heating order, whereas fixed immersion heaters are specifically listed under the 2026 electrical appliances order. Introduction BIS certification for electric [...]
