New Delhi, March 14 -- The cosmetics industry stakeholders, during a round table in New Delhi, expressed a need to introduce an independent regulatory framework for the sector, separate from the framework for drugs.

Further, they suggested reforms in the product approval system and increased harmonisation between central and state authorities.

During the roundtable convened by 'The Dialogue', a public policy think tank on "Industry Outlook on Policy Frameworks for the Cosmetics Sector" the industry stakeholders commended the government's efforts over the years to ensure customer welfare, innovation, and affordability in the cosmetics industry.

However, they also highlighted the need to reassess the current legal framework, with a focus...