New Delhi, May 21 -- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) issued a public notice warning against the use of cosmetics through injectable preparations and cautioned manufacturers, importers and consumers against misleading claims and prohibited ingredients in cosmetic products.

In the notice issued on Monday by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the regulator clarified that cosmetics supplied in the form of injectable preparations do not fall under the legal definition of cosmetics under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

"No cosmetic is permitted to be used as injection by consumer/ professionals/ aesthetic clinics. Cosmetics are only intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed to human body," the n...