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 of such products and ensure consumer safety amid the rise of non-surgical aesthetic procedures. The CDSCO has warned against misleading advertising and unauthorized practices in the cosmetic industry.
- ▪Injectable cosmetic products do not fall under the definition of cosmetics according to the CDSCO.
- ▪The advisory aims to prevent misuse and ensure consumer safety as non-surgical procedures gain popularity.
- ▪The CDSCO has warned against misleading claims and unauthorized practices in the cosmetic industry.
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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.The advisory by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation's (CDSCO) 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 at preventing misuse of cosmetic products for treatment purposes and ensuring consumer safety, particularly as non-surgical aesthetic procedures gain popularity in urban centres and through social media promotion, a source said.The move also seeks to curb misleading advertising and unauthorised…
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