A Review on Regulation and Need of Cosmetovigilance in India

Cosmetovigilance is a Public health surveillance carried out by industry to address the safety of cosmetic products. It is recognized as globally a concept of public health to address the safety of cosmetic products. To detect adverse effects of cosmetic products and to prevent adverse effects by taking appropriate measures in tertiary care hospital. A Cosmetovigilance system is genuine means of obtaining information on the safety of cosmetic products and their ingredients. Cosmetic formulation is becoming increasingly complex given the challenges of formulating for a technologically sophisticated consumer. This paper is designed to meet the needs of the cosmetic chemist, scientist, dermatologist and formulator who must understand a wide range of issues to create successful novel skin care products for a diverse population. The early days materials used for beautification or improvement of appearance come under the category of cosmetics. Cosmetics are referred by their intended to use as articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, introduced into, otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance.