Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care
India's beauty market is the world's 4th largest and growing at 13.2% CAGR. With 432M middle-class consumers, a booming e-commerce beauty channel (Nykaa), and strong Swiss brand equity, Swiss cosmetics brands have exceptional market access. Note: HS Ch. 33 (cosmetics) is not covered by TEPA concessions — MFN BCD 20% applies.
Face creams, serums, sunscreens, anti-ageing, moisturisers. Fastest-growing beauty segment driven by skincare awareness and K-beauty influence.
Shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, serums, treatments. Premium hair care growing with salon culture and professional hair care awareness.
Luxury perfumes, EDPs, EDTs, body mists. India's fragrance market growing rapidly with luxury retail expansion and gifting culture.
Lipsticks, foundations, eyeshadow, mascara, nail polish. Growing with social media influence, beauty influencers, and working women segment.
Body wash, deodorants, oral care, hand sanitisers, feminine hygiene. Large market with growing premium segment.
Organic beauty, natural skincare, Ayurvedic-inspired products, clean beauty. Fastest-growing niche driven by health-conscious millennials.
All imported cosmetics require BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) licence under Cosmetics Rules 2020. Drug-cosmetics (SPF 30+, anti-dandruff) additionally require CDSCO approval.
Cosmetics in India are regulated under the Cosmetics Rules 2020 (under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940). Classify product as cosmetic vs drug-cosmetic (e.g., sunscreen SPF 30+ treated as drug).
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licence mandatory for imported cosmetics under IS 4011 (skin care), IS 6608 (hair care), etc. Foreign manufacturers must apply through BIS Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
Foreign cosmetics manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) who holds a valid Cosmetics Manufacturing Licence or Import Licence.
Indian labels must comply with Cosmetics Rules 2020. Stickering/relabelling at port of entry is permitted for imported cosmetics.
Drug Inspectors at designated ports inspect imported cosmetics. Random sampling and testing for compliance with Indian standards.
Post-clearance, products enter Indian beauty retail network. Premium cosmetics sold through Nykaa, Sephora India, Shoppers Stop, and luxury department stores.
Premium beauty, skincare, haircare, fragrances — India's largest beauty retailer
Luxury beauty, prestige skincare, fragrances
Luxury fragrances, prestige cosmetics
Premium beauty retail, international cosmetics brands
Colour cosmetics, skincare, fragrances — import and retail
Luxury fragrances, prestige skincare — exclusive importer
Natural & herbal beauty, skincare, haircare
Online beauty marketplace — 1,000+ brands
Asia's largest professional beauty trade show. Strong Indian buyer delegation — importers, salon chains, and beauty retailers attend annually.
India's leading beauty & personal care trade show. TEPA.swiss organises Swiss beauty delegation. Direct access to Indian importers, retailers, and salon chains.
Quarterly webinar for Swiss cosmetics and beauty companies. Topics: BIS licensing, finding Indian distributors, TEPA duty benefits, and case studies from La Prairie and Givaudan.
Global cosmetics ingredients trade show. Key event for Swiss B2B beauty ingredient companies (Givaudan, DSM-Firmenich) targeting Indian cosmetics manufacturers.
Curated 5-day trade mission for Swiss beauty & cosmetics companies. B2B meetings with Nykaa, Sephora India, Shoppers Stop, and premium salon chains. BIS regulatory briefing included.