CDSCO cancels FatX import licence over fat-dissolving claim
In short
India’s drug regulator has cancelled the import licence for the Korean cosmetic FatX over a fat-dissolving claim. Mint says CDSCO ruled that such claims belong under drug laws, not cosmetics rules, and rejected the importer’s request to give up the permit voluntarily.
The decision could affect imports of similar products, but the reporting does not say what happens next for the importer or the product.
What the reporting says
CDSCO has cancelled the import licence of Korean cosmetic FatX over a misleading fat-dissolving claim, according to a Mint summary. The regulator reportedly said such claims fall under drug laws rather than cosmetics rules and rejected the importer’s plea for voluntary surrender before revoking the permit. The importer, exact product scope and any further enforcement steps are not stated.
Why it matters
CDSCO has cancelled the import licence of the Korean cosmetic FatX after ruling that fat-dissolving claims are governed by drug laws, not cosmetics rules. The regulator also rejected the importer’s request for voluntary surrender, according to Mint. The reporting does not identify the importer, the product’s sales status, or any broader enforcement action beyond this revocation.