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India Tightens Cosmetic Labels to Reveal Animal-Derived Ingredients

India is changing the labels on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and other beauty products.

Packages will show whether the product is vegetarian or contains ingredients from animals.

A green symbol means the product does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Another symbol means it does contain such ingredients.

Ingredients such as glycerin, collagen, keratin and squalane can sometimes come from animals.

However, some of these ingredients can also come from plants or be made synthetically.

Companies must check where their ingredients come from before changing their packages.

Businesses that do not follow the rules could face penalties.

Key facts

Products covered: Pre-packed toiletries and cosmetic products, including soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and cosmetics.
Vegetarian symbol: A green symbol indicates that a product does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Non-vegetarian symbol: A separate symbol identifies products containing ingredients sourced from animals.
Required location: The applicable symbol must appear prominently on the package's principal display panel.
Ingredients requiring review: Potentially animal-derived ingredients include glycerin, tallow, collagen, keratin and squalane.
Affected businesses: Large FMCG and beauty companies, smaller direct-to-consumer brands, cosmetic manufacturers and importers.
Enforcement: Non-compliance with Legal Metrology packaging rules may lead to penalties and action by authorities.

firstpost.com · 1 day ago