File Photo NEW DELHI: Millions of Indians use hair colour products every month to cover grey hair or change their appearance. Now, the country’s drug regulator wants manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that the products they sell comply with safety standards and carry adequate warnings for consumers.In a circular issued on June 10, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) directed companies dealing in hair colour cosmetics to ensure compliance with the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and applicable Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms governing ingredients, safety restrictions and labelling.The move comes amid heightened regulatory attention on cosmetic products and places the spotlight on ingredients used in hair dyes, some of which are subject to restrictions because of their potential to trigger allergic reactions or other adverse effects in sensitive users.CDSCO said hair colour products must comply with standards that specify which colouring ingredients can be used, which substances are restricted, and what warnings, directions and safety information must be displayed on labels. These include mandatory caution statements and patch-test instructions intended to alert consumers to possible allergic reactions before use.The regulator reminded manufacturers and importers that BIS standards classify cosmetic ingredients into those generally recognised as safe and those that are restricted or not recognised as safe for cosmetic use. Companies have also been told that any changes in product composition, quality specifications or labelling must be reported to the relevant licensing authority.While the circular does not announce a recall or enforcement action, it serves as a clear warning that companies are responsible for ensuring that products already on the market meet prescribed standards.The directive could lead manufacturers to re-examine formulations, packaging and consumer information provided with hair colour products, a category that has witnessed rapid growth amid rising demand from both younger users and ageing consumers seeking to conceal greying hair.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s ‘Eye In The Sky’ Netra AEW&C To Receive Final Operational Clearance This MonthKolkata Government Building Fire Destroys 4,000 EVMs; Forensic Investigation UnderwayIndia On Border Alert As Jamaat’s Protest Call Raises Fresh Questions Over Bangladesh StabilityAbhishek Banerjee Replies to Kalyan Banerjee’s Remarks, Says He Will Not Speak Against HimSpaceX lists at $1.75 trillion — here’s what Indian investors need to know before buyingAIUDF To Challenge Assam UCC In Court, Says Law Is Not Truly UniformAI-171 Crash Probe Continues A Year Later; AAIB Says Final Report Yet To Be CompletedAIMIM Eyes Major Expansion In UP, Opens Door To Possible BSP Alliance | WatchIndira Gandhi Lost Her Party Twice — And Came Back Both Times. Can Mamata Banerjee?PM Modi To Showcase 120 Top Indian Startups In France; Global Investors Eye Opportunities123Photostories10 baby girl names meaning courage, wisdom and resilienceSmriti Irani, Disha Vakani to Bharti Singh: Actresses who shot for their TV shows during pregnancyThink Osteoporosis is a women’s disease? Here’s why men should be concerned tooFrom Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott to Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia: 7 famous celebrities who got divorced after 20+ years of marriageFrom headaches to mobile phones: Brain tumour myths doctors want you to stop believingFrom Sujni to Manjusha: 10 artworks of Bihar and places travellers should visit to find themPower rituals for Gen Z based on your birth dateBefore R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali became the ‘Golden Chess Siblings’; their mother built the foundation: How Nagalakshmi nurtured two grandmastersScientists discovered this 7-minute trick that completely resets a stressed brainSpanish love proverb of the day: “Love is blind, but the neighbours are not”123Hot PicksSpaceX IPOKick StreamerJaspal RanaShakiraMP Board 12 Supplementary ResultISC Revaluation ResultSpaceX IPONora FatehiVirat KohliTop TrendingTMC rebel MPTravis KelceSpaceX IPOFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupSean SticklandBharatiya Antariksh HackathonKerala SSLC Revaluation ResultUPSC result 2026CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result
NEW DELHI: Millions of Indians use hair colour products every month to cover grey hair or change their appearance. Now, the country’s drug regulator wants manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that the products they sell comply with safety standards and carry adequate warnings for consumers.In a circular issued on June 10, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) directed companies dealing in hair colour cosmetics to ensure compliance with the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and applicable Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms governing ingredients, safety restrictions and labelling.The move comes amid heightened regulatory attention on cosmetic products and places the spotlight on ingredients used in hair dyes, some of which are subject to restrictions because of their potential to trigger allergic reactions or other adverse effects in sensitive users.CDSCO said hair colour products must comply with standards that specify which colouring ingredients can be used, which substances are restricted, and what warnings, directions and safety information must be displayed on labels. These include mandatory caution statements and patch-test instructions intended to alert consumers to possible allergic reactions before use.The regulator reminded manufacturers and importers that BIS standards classify cosmetic ingredients into those generally recognised as safe and those that are restricted or not recognised as safe for cosmetic use. Companies have also been told that any changes in product composition, quality specifications or labelling must be reported to the relevant licensing authority.While the circular does not announce a recall or enforcement action, it serves as a clear warning that companies are responsible for ensuring that products already on the market meet prescribed standards.The directive could lead manufacturers to re-examine formulations, packaging and consumer information provided with hair colour products, a category that has witnessed rapid growth amid rising demand from both younger users and ageing consumers seeking to conceal greying hair.
