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In India, cosmetics are regulated as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945. Part-XIII (regulates import and registration of cosmetics), part-XIV (manufacture of cosmetic for sale or for distribution) and part-XV (regulates labelling, packing and standards of cosmetics). Rule 145 and 135 prohibits the use and import of arsenic and lead containing compounds. Cosmetics containing mercury are prohibited as per provisions of rules 135A and 145 D. Rule 134-A prohibits import of hexachlorophene containing cosmetic. Rule 134 specifies that cosmetic products should contain color, dye or pigment as per specified by schedule Q and Bureau of Indian Standards. Gazette notification G.S.R 426(E) divides cosmetics into 4 gross categories: skin products (it is further subdivided into 10 subcategories: products for skin care, cleansing, removal of body hair, body hair bleach, body odor corrective products, products for shaving (pre or after shave), products for makeup, perfume, products for sun, and self-tanning and others), hair and scalp products (4 subcategories: cleansing and care products, products for hair coloring, hair styling products, and other products for hair and scalp care), nail and cuticle products (nail varnish and remover, products for nail care and nail hardening, product for nail glue removing and other products for nail and cuticle care), and products for oral hygiene (tooth care, tooth whiteners, mouth wash and breath spray and other products for oral hygiene).[2]