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Wed, Sep 16 2026
Raju Karn
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a fresh public health alert against unauthorised cosmetic products in India. In its public notice dated 8 September 2026, the CDSCO Cosmetics Division identified Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, both labelled as Made in Pakistan, as unauthorised cosmetics that had not been issued the required registration certificate for import for sale in India. CDSCO also stated that testing and analysis found excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks to consumers, including toxic effects.
The latest CDSCO alert is important not only for consumers but also for cosmetic importers, manufacturers, distributors, sellers and other businesses dealing with cosmetic products in India. The notice reiterates that cosmetic manufacturing and import are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020. For cosmetics manufactured for sale and distribution in India, a licence is required from the State Licensing Authority, while imported cosmetics are subject to registration requirements with the Central Licensing Authority.
The key details of the September 2026 public health alert are:
The above details are based on the official CDSCO public notice.
Goree Beauty Cream is one of the two cosmetic products specifically named in the CDSCO public health alert. The product is shown in the official notice as Made in Pakistan.
CDSCO stated that its testing and analysis verified the identified products as unauthorised and that they had not been issued the required registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in India. The notice further states that the products contain excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits.
The second product identified by CDSCO is Chandni Whitening Cream, also shown as Made in Pakistan in the public notice.
Like the other product, CDSCO identified it as an unauthorised cosmetic and stated that the products covered by the alert contained excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits.
The CDSCO notice states that cosmetic products used by consumers must be safe for public use. Their manufacturing and import are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
CDSCO further states that standards for cosmetic products are published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The regulator's testing and analysis of the identified products found them to be unauthorised and containing excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits. According to CDSCO, this may pose health risks to consumers, including toxic effects.
This is why the latest notification is relevant to both consumers and businesses involved in the cosmetic supply chain.
In this particular CDSCO alert, the regulator stated that the identified products had not been issued the required registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in India.
This is an important distinction.
The notice does not state that every cosmetic product manufactured in Pakistan is unauthorised. Instead, it specifically identifies the two products named in the notice and warns against their purchase, use, sale, distribution and advertising.
Therefore, businesses should not treat the September 2026 notice as a blanket statement about every cosmetic product or every cosmetic manufacturer from a particular country.
Cosmetic businesses operating in India need to understand whether they are dealing with domestically manufactured cosmetics or imported cosmetics, because the applicable regulatory route differs.
According to the CDSCO notice, a licence must be obtained from the State Licensing Authority for manufacturing cosmetics for sale and distribution.
Businesses manufacturing cosmetics should therefore ensure that the applicable manufacturing licence and regulatory requirements are completed before placing products in the Indian market.
For imported cosmetics, the CDSCO notice states that the products must be registered with the Central Licensing Authority in accordance with the prescribed requirements.
This makes import compliance particularly important for:
CDSCO has advised members of the public to purchase and use authorised cosmetic products containing relevant manufacturing and regulatory information.
Consumers should check the product packaging for details such as:
These details can help consumers identify whether the product carries the regulatory information expected under the applicable framework.
Following the latest alert, CDSCO has advised consumers:
Consumers should also be cautious when purchasing cosmetics from unfamiliar sellers or sources and should check the product packaging for appropriate regulatory and manufacturer information.
The CDSCO notice specifically advises consumers not to purchase the identified products and not to use such or similarly named cosmetic products if already purchased.
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The CDSCO public notice specifically warns concerned establishments and individuals not to sell, distribute or advertise the aforementioned products.
The regulator has also requested regulatory enforcement units to ensure that the identified unauthorised cosmetic products are not sold in their respective jurisdictions.
This makes the alert relevant to more than just manufacturers and importers. Retailers, distributors, online sellers and other establishments dealing with the identified products also need to take the notice into account.
CDSCO has provided guidance for reporting violations observed on cosmetic labels.
For products manufactured in India, the notice advises reporting violations to the respective State Drugs Controller.
For imported cosmetic products, the notice advises reporting them to the Drugs Controller General (India).
The September 2026 alert is a useful reminder that cosmetic import into India involves regulatory compliance before the product is sold in the Indian market.
An importer should not assume that simply purchasing a cosmetic product from an overseas manufacturer is enough to legally sell it in India.
Businesses dealing with imported cosmetics should review:
The CDSCO notice specifically reiterates that imported cosmetics are subject to registration requirements with the Central Licensing Authority.
For businesses planning to import cosmetics into India, regulatory preparation should ideally happen before commercial sale.
Depending on the product and applicable requirements, businesses may need to prepare product and manufacturer information, regulatory documents, labelling details and other supporting information required for the registration process.
The latest CDSCO alert demonstrates why importers should verify compliance rather than waiting until a product reaches the market.
If you are planning to import cosmetics into India, reviewing the applicable CDSCO requirements before placing products on the market can help identify regulatory gaps early.
The September 2026 CDSCO notice highlights three important compliance points.
First, imported cosmetics need to meet the applicable Indian regulatory requirements.
Second, product safety and regulatory status are separate issues that both matter. A product may be commercially available through a seller but that does not by itself establish that it has the required regulatory authorisation.
Third, sellers and distributors also need to pay attention to regulatory alerts. The latest CDSCO notice specifically directs concerned establishments and individuals not to sell, distribute or advertise the identified products.
The September 2026 CDSCO cosmetics alert is an important regulatory update for consumers and businesses dealing with cosmetics in India. CDSCO has specifically identified Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream as unauthorised products and stated that testing found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits.
For consumers, the immediate message is to follow the CDSCO advisory and avoid purchasing or using the identified products. For manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers, the update is a reminder to verify applicable cosmetic licensing, registration, labelling and safety requirements before placing products in the Indian market.
Businesses planning to manufacture or import cosmetics into India should review the applicable requirements under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Cosmetics Rules, 2020 and ensure that the necessary regulatory process is completed before sale.
Official source: The original CDSCO public notice dated 8 September 2026 is available from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
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The CDSCO public health alert dated 8 September 2026 identifies Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream as the products covered by the notice.
According to CDSCO, testing and analysis verified the identified products as unauthorised and found excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks, including toxic effects.
According to the CDSCO notice, the identified products had not been issued the required registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in India.
CDSCO has advised consumers not to purchase the mentioned products and not to use such or similarly named cosmetic products if already purchased.
Consumers should look for details such as the manufacturing licence number, manufacturer's details, batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date and, for imported cosmetics, the registration number.
According to the CDSCO public notice, imported cosmetics must be registered with the Central Licensing Authority in accordance with the prescribed requirements.
CDSCO has warned concerned establishments and individuals not to sell, distribute or advertise the unauthorised products mentioned in the public notice.
For products manufactured in India, CDSCO advises reporting violations to the respective State Drugs Controller. For imported cosmetics, the notice advises reporting to the Drugs Controller General (India).
No such blanket conclusion should be drawn from this notice. The CDSCO public health alert specifically identifies Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream and describes those products as unauthorised.
The alert highlights the importance of completing applicable regulatory requirements before selling imported cosmetics in India. Businesses should verify registration, product documentation, labelling and other applicable compliance requirements before commercial sale.
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