India’s Cosmetic Manufacturing Industry and the Pollution Control Board: A Regulatory Gestalt

Abstract

The cosmetic manufacturing industry of India is rapidly expanding, driven by rising consumer demand, formulation innovations, and globalization. However, India’s Cosmetic Industry requires many approvals before it can fully commence. One of which is the approval from the Central Pollution Control Board.  The Central Pollution Control Board engages in an essential regulatory role in mitigating the environmental impacts through frameworks such as Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate. This article meticulously examines the environmental regulations imposed on cosmetic manufacturers, the pollution index score-based classification of industry sectors, and the effluents and emissions treatment measures. It highlights recent regulatory developments, technological interventions for sustainability, and compliance challenges, offering recommendations for a more harmonized and environmentally conscious cosmetic industry in India.