Cosmetics can only be ‘rubbed, sprayed’, not injected: Govt body clarifies
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has clarified that cosmetics in India can only be applied externally and cannot be injected. This clarification comes amid rising popularity of injectable cosmetic procedures. The notice emphasizes compliance with safety standards and warns against mislabeling and the use of prohibited ingredients.
- ▪The CDSCO stated that products consumed in injectable preparations do not qualify as cosmetics.
- ▪Only products intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on the body are classified as cosmetics.
- ▪The notice aims to address the growing trend of beauty enhancements marketed as cosmetic procedures.
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Cosmetics can only be ‘rubbed, sprayed’, not injected: Govt body clarifiesThe notice covered key topics such as definition, ingredients used, prevention of injections, mislabeling of products, and treatments.Updated on: May 21, 2026 12:29 PM ISTBy Stuti GuptaShare viaCopy link Products consumed in an injectable preparation do not fall under the category of cosmetics, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said on Thursday in a public notice clarifying the meaning and use of cosmetic products in India.
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