Cosmetics regulation and registration in Bangladesh
Consumer goods regulation and registration in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is a government agency under the Ministry of Industries (MoI) constituted for the purpose of controlling the standard of service and quality of the goods. BSTI is responsible for the quality control of the products which are ensured as per specific national standards made by the technical committees formed by BSTI. Cosmetics and consumer goods must be registered in BSTI for import and manufacture.
BSTI brought 229 Products under Mandatory Certification Marks Wing. Among the 229 products, 55 products brought under mandatory certification before Customs clearance. Rest of the products require to take certification/release letter after importation.
Governing Legislations:
- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Ordinance, 1985
- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Act, 2018
- Packaging & Commodities Rules, 2007
Cosmetics under the jurisdiction of DGDA (Drug Administration):
Cosmetics has been defined by the Drug and cosmetics act, 2023 as “Cosmetics” means rubbing, pouring, spraying, or cosmetics related to drug that claims to affect any biological change in the human body or human body thereby. So, if your product is a cosmeceutical product having therapeutic claim or medicated cosmetics, then it is under the jurisdiction of Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA). Examples include, analgesic spray/cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, Topical product for the treatment of Acne and etc.
Cosmetics Guideline-DGDA (after the Drug & Cosmetics act, 2023)
Required documents for import registration of cosmeceuticals under the jurisdiction of DGDA:
- Application to the Director General, Directorate General of Drug Administration
- Duly filled Annexure-I (Product information file-PIF)
- Declaration about the absence of harmful/impermissible chemicals/substance
- GMP/Standard certificate provided by the manufacturer.
- Registration certificate issued by the cosmetics control authority of the country of Origin.
- Free sale certificate
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Sample for lab test with product packaging/box/label
- Government registration fees
