Government Says Beauty Injections Are Not Cosmetics
The Union government has clarified that injectable products cannot be sold or promoted as cosmetics, warning that such substances fall under medical use and must not be marketed like ordinary beauty products.
Beauty Injections Not Cosmetics
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has said no cosmetic product is permitted to be injected into the body by consumers, professionals or aesthetic clinics. Cosmetics are meant only for external application, such as being rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on the skin.
The clarification comes amid rising use of injectable procedures in beauty and anti-ageing treatments, including fillers and other skin-enhancement products.
CDSCO Warning On Aesthetic Procedures
The drug regulator has warned against misleading promotion of injections as cosmetic products. Officials have stressed that injectable substances involve medical risk and must be handled only under proper medical supervision where legally approved.
The warning is aimed at preventing unqualified salons, wellness centres and beauty clinics from offering invasive procedures without required medical training, licensing or safety protocols.
Cosmetic Clinics Under Scrutiny
India has seen a sharp rise in aesthetic procedures, driven by social media trends, anti-ageing demand and rapid growth of beauty clinics. However, regulators are concerned that some businesses are blurring the line between cosmetics and medical interventions.
The government’s clarification is expected to tighten scrutiny on products and clinics offering injectable treatments. It also places responsibility on consumers to check whether a procedure is being performed by a qualified medical professional using legally approved products.
