NEW DELHI: Cosmetic products available in injectable form do not fall within the definition of cosmetics under the law and are not permitted for use by consumers, specialists or cosmetic clinics, the Central Drugs Regulatory Authority has clarified.
The advisory issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization comes amid the growing popularity of injectable aesthetic procedures being promoted as “cosmetic” treatments in beauty clinics and health centers across the country.
A source said that the clarification aims to prevent the misuse of cosmetics for therapeutic purposes and ensure consumer safety, especially with the increasing popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in urban centers and through promotion through social media.
The move also seeks to curb misleading advertising and unauthorized cosmetic practices by clinics and individuals.
In the public notice issued on May 18, the regulator said cosmetics are only intended to be “rubbed, poured, sprayed or sprayed” on the body to cleanse, beautify, enhance attractiveness or change appearance.
“Products offered in the form of injectable formulations do not fall under the definition of cosmetics. No cosmetics are permitted to be used as injectables by consumers/professionals/cosmetic clinics,” the notification said.
The regulator also warned against misleading claims and use of banned ingredients in cosmetic products, saying such violations attract action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Cosmetics Rules 2020.
CDSCO also said that cosmetics are only permitted for their intended use and cannot be used for treatment purposes by professionals or individuals.
The list of safe and restricted ingredients that are not generally recognized is published by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the notice added.
The notice added that the public was encouraged to report violations or misleading practices to the regulatory authority through email or government licensing authorities.
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