INDUSTRY SETUP
Cosmetics & Cleaning Substances Industry
🚀 Step-by-Step Process to
Start Cosmetics & Cleaning Substances Industry
1. Company Setup / कंपनीपंजीकरण
- Incorporation: Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership
- GST Registration
- UDYAM (MSME) Registration
- PAN, TAN, IEC (for exports)
- Bank Current Account
- EPF & ESIC Registration (as per employee strength)
- Professional Tax (if state applicable)
2. Licenses & Approvals / लाइसेंसऔरअनुमतियाँ
- Factory License – Labour Department
- Pollution Control Board (CTE & CTO)
- Fire NOC – Fire Department
- Drug & Cosmetics License –
(Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation / State FDA)
- Trade License – from Local Authority
- BIS Standards Compliance (for
specific cleaning products)
- Weights & Measures Approval
(packaged goods)
- PESO License (if flammable solvents used)
3. Certifications / प्रमाणन
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health &
Safety
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) –
Cosmetic manufacturing standard
- Ayush Certification (if herbal/ayurvedic
cosmetics)
- BIS Mark – if in mandatory list (like
soaps, detergents)
- REACH/CE Certification – for exports
(Europe/UK)
- Social Compliance Certifications –
SEDEX, BSCI, SA8000 (for exports)
4. Digital Setup / डिजिटलसेटअप
- Company Website – product catalog,
certifications, compliance display
- ERP Software – Production, Inventory, HR,
Payroll, Compliance (SAP / Zoho / Tally ERP)
- IPR Protection:
- Trademark for brand & logo
- Copyright for website & packaging
- Patent (if innovative formula/process)
- Barcode & QR Code – GS1 India registration
5. Plant, Machinery & Equipment / संयंत्रवमशीनरी
- Mixers, Blenders, Homogenizers
- Filling & Packing Machines (bottle, tube, sachet, pouch)
- Reactors / Stainless Steel Tanks
- Filters & Purification Units
- Labeling&Shrink Wrapping Machines
- Water Treatment Plant (RO/DM)
- Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
- Firefighting System & Safety Equipment
6. Testing Laboratory / परीक्षणप्रयोगशाला
- Microbiology Lab – bacterial count,
contamination test
- Chemical Lab – pH, viscosity, active
ingredients
- Stability Testing – shelf life
- Safety & Efficacy Tests –
irritation, dermatology (tie-up with NABL labs)
- Water Quality Lab – RO/DM monitoring
- Packaging Testing – leak, strength, chemical
compatibility
7. Trainings / प्रशिक्षण
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Hygiene & Safety Training
- Fire Safety & First Aid
- ISO & Quality Awareness
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Social Compliance Awareness
8. Consultants / कंसल्टेंसी
- Project Consultant – plant setup, machinery
design
- Environmental Consultant –
EIA, Pollution Board, Hazardous waste
- Legal Consultant – company & license
registrations
- ISO & Certification Consultant
- Cosmetic Regulatory Consultant –
Drug & Cosmetic license, labeling compliance
- HR & Social Compliance Consultant
- Website & ERP Consultant
- IPR Consultant – brand & patent
protection
9. Documents Required / आवश्यकदस्तावेज़
- Company Incorporation Docs (COI, PAN, GST)
- Industrial Land/Lease Papers
- Factory Layout & Building Plan
- Process Flow Chart + Raw Material List
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
- Pollution Control Applications (CTE/CTO)
- Fire Safety Plan with NOC
- Employee Health Check Records
- ESIC & EPF Registration Certificates
- General & Group Insurance Policies
- Cosmetic License Application Docs (Form 31, technical staff
qualifications, GMP plan)
- Testing & Stability Reports
- Barcode & QR Code Registration Docs
- ISO & GMP Certificates
📄 Document
Title: COMPANY PROFILE OF COSMETICS CLEANING INDUSTRY
📜 Document Instructions:
Format: 📄 PDF
Service Related FAQ
What are cosmetics?
Cosmetics are products applied to the human body (skin, hair, nails, lips, etc.) for cleansing, beautifying, enhancing appearance, or altering odor.
What are cleaning substances?
Cleaning substances are chemical products used for removing dirt, germs, or impurities from surfaces, fabrics, or the human body (soaps, detergents, disinfectants, etc.).
Do cosmetics require regulatory approval?
Yes, most countries require cosmetic products to comply with safety and labeling regulations before sale.
What’s the difference between cosmetics and drugs?
Cosmetics are for beautification or cleansing, while drugs are intended to treat or prevent diseases. Some products (like medicated shampoos) may fall into both categories.
Are cleaning agents regulated?
Yes, cleaning substances like disinfectants, sanitizers, and detergents are subject to safety, chemical, and environmental regulations.
What labeling is mandatory?
Labels must usually include product name, ingredients, usage directions, warnings, manufacturer details, and batch/expiry information.
What safety concerns exist?
Common issues include skin irritation, allergies, toxicity of chemicals, and environmental impact. Proper testing and certification are required.
Are animal tests mandatory?
In many regions, animal testing is banned or discouraged; alternatives like in-vitro testing are promoted.
What certifications are common?
ISO standards (ISO 22716 for cosmetics GMP), cruelty-free, organic, eco-labels, and safety compliance certificates.
Can cleaning products and cosmetics be exported easily?
Yes, but exporters must comply with international safety, labeling, and chemical compliance requirements (e.g., EU REACH, US FDA, BIS in India).
