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Selling cosmetics in India | The Cosmetics Rules 2020 and the import registration system

In India, with a population of more than 1.4 billion, the Cosmetics Rules 2020, applying specifically to cosmetics, were established in December 2020. We explain registration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), online applications, and the treatment of animal testing for imported cosmetics.

Selling cosmetics in India | The Cosmetics Rules 2020 and the import registration system

In India, with a population of more than 1.4 billion, the Cosmetics Rules 2020, applying specifically to cosmetics, were established in December 2020. We explain registration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), online applications, and the treatment of animal testing for imported cosmetics.

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Importing Cosmetics for Personal Use | The Guideline of “Up to 24 Units per Item”

When ordering cosmetics from overseas online stores for your own use, the quantity guideline checked by customs is “up to 24 standard-size units per item.” We explain the personal import rules set out by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Japan Customs, along with how to read the labels on the products you receive.

Importing Cosmetics for Personal Use | The Guideline of “Up to 24 Units per Item”

When ordering cosmetics from overseas online stores for your own use, the quantity guideline checked by customs is “up to 24 standard-size units per item.” We explain the personal import rules set out by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Japan Customs, along with how to read the labels on the products you receive.