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Why we picked it This is the one guide that ties each cosmetic license (CDSCO manufacturing or import registration, LMPC label certificate, BIS where a Quality Control Order applies) directly to what Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa demand before they approve your listing. It names the exact forms (COS-1/COS-2, Form 31/32) so you know what your manufacturer must hand you, and it flags that a missing or wrongly-named license gets the listing blocked, which is the launch blocker most D2C founders discover too late.
Licenses You Need to Sell Your Own Cosmetic Brand on E-Commerce Platforms (CDSCO, LMPC, BIS)
From CosmeticsRegulatory.com by CosmeticsRegulatory.com editorial team 12 min read
- Marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa) verify a valid CDSCO manufacturing or import certificate plus LMPC-compliant labels before they let you list, so approvals gate your launch date.
- CDSCO import registration (Form COS-1/COS-2) is mandatory for imported cosmetics, and a foreign manufacturer needs an Authorized Indian Representative on record.
- BIS is voluntary for most cosmetics today but becomes mandatory once a product category falls under a Quality Control Order, so check your specific category rather than assuming.