Registrations required for Cosmetic Startup
Mandatory Registrations
✅ Company Registration (Private Limited Company)
Legal entity formation under Companies Act, 2013
✅ Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Tax identification for business transactions
✅ Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN)
For deducting and depositing tax at source
✅ Goods and Services Tax Registration (GST)
To collect and remit GST on sales
✅ Factory License under Factories Act, 1948
Mandatory for any production facility in West Bengal
✅ Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
Compliance with fire safety norms
✅ Pollution Control Board License (PRC)
State environmental compliance for emissions and effluents
✅ Trade License from Municipal Corporation
Local trade and licensing requirement
✅ Shops and Establishments Registration
Compliance with state labour laws for shops
✅ Employees State Insurance registration (ESI)
Social security covering employees
✅ Employees Provident Fund registration (EPF)
Provident fund contribution for employees
✅ Professional Tax Registration (West Bengal)
Tax deducted by employer for employees
✅ Cosmetic Product Registration under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Cosmetics, 2013 Rules)
Legal requirement for selling cosmetics in India
✅ Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT
Required for importing raw materials or exporting finished products
Optional / Recommended
➕ Trademark Registration under Trade Marks Act, 1999
Brand protection and market credibility
➕ ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate
Improve quality assurance and customer confidence
➕ ISO 22716:2011 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Standard Certification
Industry best‑practice compliance and market access
➕ ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certificate
Demonstrate environmental stewardship and potential tax incentives
➕ Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certification for Cosmetics
Ensures product safety and regulatory confidence
➕ FSSAI License (optional)
Useful if the business expands into food‑grade cosmetic offerings
➕ Patent Registration under Patents Act, 1970
Protect unique formulations or processes for IP advantage
📌 Summary & Disclaimer
This checklist highlights the key mandatory and
optional registrations your business may require.
Please note that compliance requirements can vary based on factors such as:
- 📍 Exact location / state regulations
- 🏭 Scale of operations (small, medium, large)
- 👥 Number of employees you hire
- 🌍 Whether you operate locally or internationally
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