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Nutraceutical & Cosmetic

Our Commitment

IDSA actively engages with relevant regulatory authorities to advocate for progressive and balanced policy frameworks for the nutraceutical and cosmetics industry. The Association works closely with stakeholders to support regulatory clarity, strengthen compliance standards, and enable responsible industry growth.

Through continuous dialogue and representation, IDSA aims to foster a conducive ecosystem for innovation, consumer safety, and sustainable expansion in the nutraceutical space.

Meeting with Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon’ble Minister, MOFPI deliberating on the
growth of Nutraceutical and need for progressive reforms in the sector.

Overview

The Wellness and Cosmetics segments together constitute a dominant share of the Direct Selling industry, contributing to over 70% of the overall sector revenue. These categories are integral to the industry’s growth, driven by increasing consumer focus on health, self-care, and personal well-being.

The Wellness segment includes nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, immunity boosters, and preventive health solutions, catering to the rising demand for holistic and lifestyle-based healthcare.

The Cosmetics and Personal Care segment comprises skincare, beauty, hygiene, and grooming products, addressing everyday consumer needs while also aligning with evolving preferences for quality, trust, and personalised recommendations.

Compliance for Wellness / Nutraceutical Industry

FSSAI Compliance

Nutraceuticals products must be manufactured and marketed in compliance with Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and FSSAI regulations. Currently regulated under FSSAI & MOFPI for specific aspects.

Product Standards

Products must meet approved standards for safety, quality, purity, and permitted ingredients. Only scientifically validated nutrients and formulations are allowed.

Labelling & Claims

Labels must clearly mention ingredients, nutritional information, recommended usage, manufacturing details, FSSAI license number, and disclaimers. Health claims must be truthful, evidence-based, and not misleading.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

  • FSSAI License & Registration
  • Product Approval & Standards
  • Labeling Requirements
  • Claims & Advertising Compliance
  • Safety & Quality Standards
  • Consumer Grievance Mechanism

Compliance for Cosmetics Industry

Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940

All cosmetic products must must comply with established safety, quality, and labeling standards. standards under Indian law.

BIS Standards

Certain cosmetic categories require BIS certification and periodic testing.

Labelling Compliance

Ingredients, batch number, expiry date and warnings must be clearly mentioned.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

  • Product Registration & Licensing
  • Safety & Quality Standards
  • Labeling Requirements
  • Claims & Advertising Compliance
  • BIS Standards
  • Consumer Protection Compliance

Compliance in Product Quality and Seller Conduct

Quality Assurance for Direct Selling Companies

Direct selling companies must maintain internal quality monitoring systems including GMP-certified production, raw material verification, batch testing, documentation management and transparent return policies.

Responsibilities of Direct Sellers

Direct sellers must provide correct product details, avoid making medical claims, share approved literature only, educate consumers and report any product concerns responsibly.

Prohibited Practices

To protect consumers and ensure regulatory compliance, direct sellers and companies must avoid misleading claims, false benefit statements, and the sale of expired, untested, or incorrectly labelled products. These practices can misinform consumers and violate product safety and labeling norms.

Misleading cosmetic claims (especially medical/therapeutic).

Selling expired, untested or incorrectly labelled products.

Providing false or exaggerated benefit statements.