We act as your authorised Indian agent
Our Indian entity files and holds your import registration.
Agent authorisation
Market · India
We register your cosmetics for India.
From the Chennai office, CSL regulatory specialists act as your authorised Indian agent, file your import registration with CDSCO, support manufacturing licences, test against BIS standards and check your labels for Indian rules.
Guires Cosmetic Science Lab
CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration from Guires CSL
CDSCO cosmetic import registration (COS-1 to COS-2) under the Cosmetics Rules 2020, with BIS testing and Indian label review.
Start your project with Guires CSL3–6 mthstypical CDSCO import registration
COS-2import registration we obtain
Chennaiour India office
BISstandards testing
CDSCO · Cosmetics Rules 2020the rules we work to. Timelines are indicative and confirmed in your proposal.
What we do for you
Your India launch, handled end to end.
We do the regulatory work so your team can focus on the launch. Choose the whole service or only the parts you need.
We file your import registration
Form COS-1 on the SUGAM portal, leading to your COS-2 registration certificate.
COS-2 certificateWe support manufacturing licences
For products made in India, applications to the state licensing authority.
COS-8 supportWe test against BIS standards
Product-specific Indian standards, including heavy metals.
BIS test reportsWe review your labels
Cosmetics Rules and Legal Metrology: importer details, MRP, net quantity, dates and consumer care details.
Label reportWe answer CDSCO queries
We respond to authority questions until the registration is granted.
Query responsesHow it works
From brief to on-shelf.
Indicative timings once complete data is in hand. We give dates for your products in the proposal.
- Week 1–2Document review
Free Sale Certificate, formula, labels, licences
- Week 2–6BIS testing
Tests against Indian standards
- Week 4–6COS-1 filing
Submitted on SUGAM
- 3–6 monthsCDSCO review
Queries answered
- On approvalCOS-2 granted
You can import
What you receive
Your documents.
- Agent authorisationFrom: act as your authorised Indian agent
- COS-2 certificateFrom: file your import registration
- COS-8 supportFrom: support manufacturing licences
- BIS test reportsFrom: test against BIS standards
- Label reportFrom: review your labels
- Query responsesFrom: answer CDSCO queries
What we need from you
To get started.
- Free Sale Certificate (notarised)
- Formula with percentages
- Manufacturing licence or GMP certificate
- Label artwork
- Undertaking on animal testing
Missing something? We run the tests or prepare the documents for you.
Special routes
Things to know early.
Animal testing
Imported cosmetics tested on animals after November 2014 are not permitted.
Stickering
Indian label details can be added by sticker before sale.
Packages
Three ways to enter India.
Every package is quoted per product after a formula review.
Market entry
For finished products with data in hand.
- Formula review for the market
- Safety file or dossier
- Notification or registration filing
- Local representative role (where we offer it)
Launch ready
For new products that still need testing.
- Everything in Market entry
- Testing the file needs (stability, challenge, safety)
- Label and claims review
- Artwork corrections before print
Compliance partner
For brands selling in several markets.
- Everything in Launch ready
- Regulatory watch for your portfolio
- File updates when formulas or suppliers change
- Renewals, export documents and a named specialist
Questions
Asked before we start.
Can you act as our Indian agent?
Yes, through our company registered in Chennai.
How long does CDSCO registration take?
Typically three to six months from filing, depending on queries.
Do I need BIS testing?
Products must meet the relevant Indian standards, and test reports support your registration.
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Start a project
Create your next product with CSL.
Our formulation chemists, testing scientists and regulatory specialists work alongside your team, from the first brief to a market-ready product. Bring a brief, a benchmark or just an idea: a scientist will reply within one working day with next steps and an indicative scope.