Cosmetovigilance Services in India
Cosmetovigilance involves the monitoring of cosmetic products for safety after they are placed on the market. As India strengthens its cosmetic regulatory framework under CDSCO, post-market safety monitoring has become an increasingly important compliance requirement — particularly for imported cosmetics and new formulations entering the Indian market.
India’s cosmetics market is one of the fastest-growing globally, with increasing regulatory attention on ingredient safety, labeling accuracy, and consumer protection. ACPL provides comprehensive cosmetovigilance services to help cosmetic brands maintain compliance and protect their market position.
Services We Offer
- Serious Undesirable Effects (SUE) reporting and case management
- Post-market safety monitoring and adverse event data collection
- Safety assessment and risk evaluation for cosmetic ingredients
- Coordination with CDSCO for cosmetic safety matters
- Consumer complaint tracking, trending, and root cause analysis
- Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR) preparation
- Regulatory liaison for product safety communications
- Staff training on cosmetovigilance procedures and reporting
CDSCO Cosmetic Registration
All imported cosmetics in India require CDSCO registration. The registration process involves product classification, safety data submission, labeling review, and import license issuance. Cosmetovigilance obligations begin once the product is on the market.
Key Compliance Areas
- Ingredient restrictions — India maintains a list of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients aligned with international standards
- Labeling requirements — Full ingredient declaration (INCI names), manufacturing/import details, batch number, and expiry date
- Safety substantiation — Manufacturers must maintain evidence of product safety throughout the product lifecycle
- SUE reporting — Serious adverse effects must be reported to CDSCO within defined timelines
Related Services
- CDSCO Registration — Cosmetic product registration and import permits
- Pharmacovigilance — Drug safety monitoring (parallel discipline)
- Food Safety Vigilance — Safety monitoring for food and nutraceutical products
- BIS Certification — Product quality standards applicable to certain cosmetic categories