CDSCO registration process explained step by step

CDSCO registration for cosmetics is an approval that you have to obtain from Central Drug Standard Control Organization to import cosmetic products in India. The process of getting this certificate involves many steps. However, all of them can be dissolved into a few clicks and key board inputs.

Thus, in this article, you’ll know about the process of CDSCO approval if you want to try the process by yourself.

Step 1: Enter CDSCO cosmetics in your browser’s search bar

Just going to a “government” CDSCO website is not a good idea for two reasons:

Government websites have a reputation, and
There are easier ways to access the application form

Thus, input “CDSCO registration cosmetics” into your search bar and press enter. Click on the first result. You’ll land on the exact spot you have to be to start the process.

Step 2: Read the CDSCO guidelines

Before you take one step further, it would be better if you learn about the process of CDSCO SUGAM Registration by taking a look at the CDSCO guidelines. If you can, try to understand every point given in that guideline. These product registration guidelines by CDSCO will help you understand about the steps and the documents required to complete the process.

Step 3: Sign up at the website

Once you’ve gone through the guidelines, it’s time to sign up. The process of pretty standard. There is a username and a password. There is also a verification email that you’ll receive to confirm your registration. When the process is complete, note down your credentials if you wish.

Step4: Submit the valid details to complete the sign up

Getting confirmation for registration is not enough. To access the part of the portal that actually lets you file the application form, you need to submit all the details that the portal is asking for.

Step 5: Login to the CDSCO portal

When you’ve fulfilled all the sign-up requirements, exit the website and login using your credentials.

Step 6: Choose the cosmetic registration application form

To do that, you’d need to select the department first (cosmetic) and then, select the type of form you want to fill. There are several types of forms pertaining to several types of cosmetic businesses. Your task is to obtain standard CDSCO Certificate. Choose it and the process starts.

Step 7: Start filling the application form

Now it’s time to start filling the application form. Read every detail carefully and enter details accordingly. After filling all the details, the portal will show a preview. In that instance, you’re allowed to make changes to it before you want before the final submission.

Step 8: Go to the Checklist page

Click “Submit and Continue” button once you’ve seen the preview. You’ll land on the “Checklist page”. It’s here that you’ll have to upload the documents required for CDSCO registration. Start selecting the document you wish to upload and start uploading.

Step 9: Go to the payment’s page

Once you’ve uploaded all the required documents, click on submit. You’ll land on the payments page. Enter your payment credentials and press on “Submit” button. You’ll be shown the preview of the “CHALLAN”.

Step10: Generate the PDF of the application form

Click on the “Generate PDF” button. You’ll see a PDF version of the application form you just filled. Get a preview and you’ll land on the “Upload Form” page.

Step 11: Upload the form 42

The PDF the portal just generated is called FORM 42. Clicking on the upload button will submit the PDF of your application form to the CDSCO department.

Analysis of the application

The CDSCO department will analyse your application form and your documents. If They find everything to be in a correct order, they will issue you CDSCO certificate.

Conclusion

While the CDSCO registration process is online and we have unveiled to you how you can do it on your own, doesn’t mean that you should. There are many obstacles you’re going to encounter once the authority starts to analyse your application. Thus, make sure that you have all the assistance you need from a CDSCO consultant before you even take your first step.

Shabbir Ahmad

Shabbir Ahmad is a freelance enthusiastic blogger & SEO expert. He is the founder of Shifted Magazine & Shifted News. He contributes to many authority blogs including porch, hackernoon & techcrunch.