Comparative Study of Regulatory Requirement of Cosmetics in INDIA to USA and EU
Deepshikha, Iqra Zai, Azmi
Khan, Madhu Gupta*,
Department of cosmeceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp Vihar Sector 3, MB Road,
New Delhi -110017
ABSTRACT
A cosmetic product should be a complete package
of all excellent properties comprising of proper safety, efficacy, potency with
potential marketing efforts. These characteristics are only possible when we
have a good regulatory structure, scheme and organization that can continuously
regulate and update the cosmetic products. There are many regulatory bodies
doing work efficiently. These bodies provide us with strict regulations which
help us in guiding Manufacturing, Importing, Packaging, Labeling and other
aspects of trade in cosmetic industry. In USA and EU, it is not easy to produce
a product in the market, as one has to fulfill the safety requirements as per
the recent regulations. In India, we have Drugs and Cosmetic Act (D &C) and
Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), following which we formulate a product for
consumer needs. The cosmetic market is at its peak and can be observed to be at
highest in upcoming years. The skin care market is amongst the largest growing
as compare to other segments like deodorants, hair care and many more. This
review helps in knowing the regulations in cosmetic industry and also the
marketing scenario.