Injectable cosmetic products not permitted under law, says drug regulator CDSCO
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has clarified that injectable cosmetic products are not permitted under the law. This advisory aims to prevent misuse and ensure consumer safety as non-surgical aesthetic procedures become more popular. The CDSCO warns against misleading advertising and unauthorized practices in the cosmetic industry.
- ▪Injectable cosmetic products do not fall under the definition of cosmetics according to the law.
- ▪The CDSCO issued a public notice to clarify that cosmetics are only intended for external application.
- ▪The regulator encourages the public to report any violations or misleading practices to the authorities.
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Injectable cosmetic products not permitted under law, says drug regulator CDSCOInjectable cosmetic products not permitted under law, says drug regulator CDSCOPublished on: May 21, 2026 10:56 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Cosmetic products supplied in injectable form do not fall under the definition of cosmetics under the law and are not permitted for use by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics, the central drug regulator has made it clear.Injectable cosmetic products not permitted under law, says drug regulator CDSCOThe advisory by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation's comes amid the growing popularity of injectable aesthetic procedures being promoted as "cosmetic" treatments in beauty clinics and wellness centres across the country.The clarification is aimed…
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