Author(s):
Safid H. Khan, Yadnen D. Sutar, Sujal H. Thakare, Girish A. Patil, Tejaswini L. Asawe
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ks3782443@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5844.2026.00012 
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Safid H. Khan1*, Yadnen D. Sutar1, Sujal H. Thakare1, Girish A. Patil1, Tejaswini L. Asawe2
1Dept. of Pharmacy, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad - 421401, Maharashtra, India.
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Siddhi's Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad – 421401, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This report provides a detailed, methodical analysis of the operational and regulatory requirements that govern the production and quality control of cosmeceuticals in the Indian market. As a result, strict adherence to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, is carefully examined, outlining the strict requirements for obtaining the right license and guaranteeing facility adherence to CGMP standards (Schedule M-II). In addition to highlighting the critical importance of high-quality documentation, the document integrates important product development science and examines the fundamental architecture of the Master Formula Record (MFR) and the historical Batch Formula Record (BFR) for thorough product traceability. In addition to addressing the biological requirements for a variety of integumentary and oral health issues, this integration highlights the importance of taking into account ethnic formulation knowledge in order to optimize market relevance. In order to demonstrate how the coordinated deployment of tools such as the Texture Analyzer and Spray Dryers, along with strict adherence to SOPs and ICH stability guidelines, serves as the ultimate mechanism for ensuring product efficacy and market safety, the analysis concludes by examining advanced manufacturing and Quality Control (QC) instrumentation.
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Safid H. Khan, Yadnen D. Sutar, Sujal H. Thakare, Girish A. Patil, Tejaswini L. Asawe. Cosmetic Science: A Detailed Study on the Manufacturing, Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance Landscape for Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals in India with Reference to Global Standards. Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences. 2026; 17(1):69-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5844.2026.00012
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Safid H. Khan, Yadnen D. Sutar, Sujal H. Thakare, Girish A. Patil, Tejaswini L. Asawe. Cosmetic Science: A Detailed Study on the Manufacturing, Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance Landscape for Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals in India with Reference to Global Standards. Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences. 2026; 17(1):69-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5844.2026.00012 Available on: https://rjtcsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-17-1-12
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