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What would be the procedure to start a handmade skincare products which are herbal/ organic.
What's the process to go ahead? 

Is there any provision that includes starting in rural areas with women.
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Sellers need to obtain licence from FDA( Food and Drugs Administration ) for hand made cosmetics . the said Licences have also to be approved by Central Licensing Approving Authority i.e. Drug Controller General of India.

 

 

2) the layout plan for manufacturing cosmetics has to be approved by the authorities

 

 

3)the plan should be as per the requirements prescribed for manufacturing premises in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940

 

 

4) The plan is scrutinized by panel of officers as per the requirements of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.

 

 

5) If necessary the premises is inspected by the concerned Inspector before plan Approval.

 

 

6) Finally after scrutiny and compliance as per requirements of the Act the layout plan is approved and two copies are given to the Applicant.

 

 

7) they  would also need licence under shops and establishment act of your state

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Approach the local FDA office 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1.  Obtain necessary permit and certifications from the jurisdictional Karnataka Drugs Department.

2.   Choose a manufacturing facility in your area.

3.    Government provides subsidy and encouragement to such women entrepreneurs to start such small scale industry.

4.    You may likely to get finance from the Bank also to start this business.

5.    Further details can be obtained from the jurisdictional Drugs Department.

Shashidhar S. Sastry
Advocate, Bangalore
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- Such herbal products come under Drugs & Cosmetics Act , and which needs a valid cosmetic manufacturing license.

- You can apply to the to the State Licensing Authorities  of Karnataka for getting license . 

- You can get full details online as well

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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 you need to register all your products as per The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and plus take the licence from FDA

As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rule, the Central Government and the State Government makes rule regarding issuance of licence to a person for manufacturing cosmetics. Basically it is the State Drug Authorities of respective States, who are authorized to issue manufacturing licenses.

A person applying for the license of manufacturing hand made soap or any other cosmetics should have passed intermediate exam with Chemistry as one of its subject or any examination which is recognised by the Licensing authority.

Apart from it to get a license it is required to hold a diploma in Pharmacy which should be certified and approved either under the Pharmacy Council of India under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 or under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

the licencing authority also considers before approving the licence that whether the cosmetic is misbranded or is a spurious cosmetic.

Licence from FDA ( Food and Drugs Administration) for hand made cosmetics which has to be approved by Central Licensing Approving Authority

The necessary laws are Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA).

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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you can search for the FDA authority in the local district where you hail.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Dear client,

Plan your product line and conduct market research before launching a handcrafted herbal/organic skincare products company. Register your company, abide by FSSAI guidelines, and obtain the required licenses. Create products with organic ingredients and set up a production space that complies with safety regulations. Choose trustworthy vendors, create eye-catching packaging, and concentrate on efficient distribution and marketing plans. Look into training courses and work with regional women's groups to include women in a rural setting. For compliance, consult legal professionals and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Make use of government programs that assist female entrepreneurs and think about financial planning in conjunction with an extensive business strategy.

 

Hope this helps you.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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