Legal Metrology Packaging Requirements for Korean Cosmetics in India

India's Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules govern how any pre-packaged product — including imported cosmetics — must be declared and priced. Korean brands and their Indian importers must comply on top of CDSCO registration.

Importer Registration

Any business importing pre-packaged goods must obtain a Legal Metrology importer registration from the Director of Legal Metrology within 90 days of starting imports.

Mandatory Declarations on the Pack

• Name and address of the importer.
• Common/generic name of the commodity.
• Net quantity in standard metric units.
• Month and year of import.
• Retail sale price as "MRP Rs ___ inclusive of all taxes".
• Consumer care contact details.

Rules on MRP

Only a single MRP is allowed per pack, it must be inclusive of all taxes, and selling above MRP is an offence. Dual or altered MRPs invite penalties.

Penalties

Non-compliance can attract fines and, for repeat offences, prosecution — and consignments can be detained at the port until corrected.

Practical Tip

Coordinate CDSCO labeling and Legal Metrology declarations together so a single compliant label satisfies both regimes.

Statura secures Legal Metrology importer registration and compliant packaging for Korean importers as part of its Korea Desk service.