Cosmetics import registration CDSCO COS-2 — documents, fees, timeline
Summary
Importing Korean cosmetics into India requires a CDSCO COS-2 registration before customs clearance; summarised from Adullam's guide.
Key points
- Fees: USD 500 per site, USD 1,000 per category, USD 50 per variant
- About 90–120 working days; queries can stretch it 1.5–2×
- Valid five years; pay the retention fee before expiry to extend without re-review
- Maker: power of attorney, free sale certificate (apostilled), licence, ingredients, MSDS, labels
- Importer: incorporation certificate, GST, IEC; file COS-1 on SUGAM
- Heavy metals: lead ≤20 ppm, arsenic ≤2 ppm, mercury ≤1 ppm
For Korean companiesList sample sizes (5 ml, 10 ml) at registration or they won't clear customs. Prepare LMPC and EPR too.