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Sunscreen Regulations in India {Sunscreen}

Swati · May 1, 2012 · 5 Comments

Sunscreen Regulations in India

Oh, I know you are bored by my posts on sunscreen. But, yes, I am obsessed. Did you know applying sunscreen can even help you with the pores problem? Yes!!! So, next time check out a good sunscreen πŸ™‚ And, now, a little about Indian regulations on sunscreen.

In India, sunscreen is considered a cosmetic and there is no maximum SPF rating. India has different registration lead times for sunscreens depending on if the product is made locally (3 months), or for import (9 months). India requires the manufacturer to release the full product formulation, including the quantitative formula with declaration and disclosure of functions of ingredients. All label text must be disclosed during the registration process along with the product specs, manufacturing process, chemical and microbiological testing methods and any data supporting product claims. India requires the manufacture to run a minimum of 2 pilot batches before registering a sunscreen. India requires specific stability testing requirements to show shelf life of the sunscreen. Testing may be done using accelerated methods of exposure to extreme heat. However, any data that is accelerated also needs to be confirmed by real time testing, so the process takes longer than the 3 or 9 months since the real time data (for up to a 3 year shelf life) needs to be available to register. (Source)

I have always wanted to know how sunscreens are regulated in India. This bit of information has definitely calmed down some of my apprehensions in the sunscreen products. But, of course, there should be a maximum spf rating otherwise who knows, tomorrow, products will come with sfp 150. Just Imagine!!! (just like Bebo says in Jab We Met).
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Hi! This is Swathy. I love skin care and hair care and love to write about everything which I deal with and form opinions on. Perfect Skin Care for you is the culmination of all those things. So, don't forget to leave your comments!

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  1. RAY says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    hi…

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  2. RAY says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    yeah…they should fix the SPF value. SPf requirements depends on your age , skin & area where you live. they should ve elaborated more on that

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    • Swati Murti says

      May 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      hey Ray, oh yeah, they should…I hope they do that. and, yes, the strength of the sunscreen should be according to where you live….did you read about the UV index thing??? I was amazed to find that such things are also analysed πŸ™‚

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  3. celebratingfeminity says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Its true actually, There should be some regulations on this, nice article πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      May 2, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      thanks Tanmayee πŸ™‚

      Reply

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