Query: I am writing to you with great enthusiasm about our upcoming venture in the manufacturing and distribution of home-made herbal cosmetics in the local market. We are planning to start on a small scale and focus on serving our immediate community. I am reaching out to inquire about the necessary licenses and permits required for manufacturing in home and selling cosmetics in local area. Your guidance on this matter would be invaluable to us as we take our first steps into this endeavor... Response: For making any type of cosmetics in India, there is a requirement of manufacturing license. You can manufacture herbal cosmetics by taking either of following license i.e. ayush manufacturing license or cosmetic manufacturing license. check links to know more: How to Start Cosmetic Manufacturing Company? How to start Ayurvedic cosmetic Manufacturing Company
Difference between Food Supplements and Ayurvedic Medicines: Food supplements and ayurvedic medicine are different things... Definitions: Food Supplements: A food supplement is a product that are food or part of food or herbs/spices or specific component of food such as vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids with health and medicinal benefits. Ayurvedic Medicines: An Ayurvedic Medicines is a medicine that are prepared from foods or herbs or minerals or their extract under ayurvedic manufacturing license for specific medical condition or treatment. Claim: Food Supplements: These can't use or claim to prevent, cure or diagnose any diseases or health conditions as these are not considered as medicine. Ayurvedic Medicines: These can be used to prevent and cure for any disease or health conditions as these are considered as medicine. Regulatory Authority: Food Supplements: These are controlled under food act and regulated by FSSAI. All licenses and registrations are iss