Semester VIII · PCI syllabus 2026

Herbal Cosmetics for Industry Perspective

BP806T-E6 2 credits Elective Coming soon

Introduction to the requirements for an herbal cosmetics industry Market trends, worldwide trade and consumer demand for herbal cosmetics. Advantages and challenges of the herbal cosmetics industry. Requirements

for factory location, premises, plant layout and infrastructure and materials. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Characteristics and skills of successful entrepreneurs. Types of entrepreneurship: product, process, and quality testing entrepreneurship. Developing Entrepreneurial mind-set. Case studies Success Stories of some successful herbal cosmetic brands (e.g., Forest Essentials, Biotique, Khadi Naturals) Steps involved in setting up a start-up

Identifying gaps in the herbal cosmetics market
Business plan development for a herbal cosmetic product
SWOT analysis for herbal cosmetics start-ups
Technical, financial, and market feasibility study
Planning for scalability and sustainability Financial Management and Marketing Strategies Budgeting and cost estimation. Sources of finance: loans, grants, angel investors, venture capital. Government schemes (STARTUP INDIA) and support for MSMEs and herbal industries

Overview on branding essentials – positioning and brand identity. Distribution channels: retail, e-commerce, exports. Digital marketing: social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) influencer marketing Legal and Regulatory Framework Licensing and registration for herbal cosmetics as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act (1940) and rules (1945) of India. The role of CDSCO, AYUSH ministry, FSSAI, ISO, GMP in the herbal cosmetics industry

Labelling and packaging norms (Schedule S and role of Bureau of Indian Standards –BIS) Advertising regulation for herbal cosmetics IP rights: patents, trademarks, and protection of herbal knowledge Quality and safety evaluation of herbal cosmetics Importance of quality assurance in herbal cosmetics. Key safety concerns (contamination, allergens, microbial growth). Quality evaluation of herbal raw material. Product-Specific Quality Parameters - Quality standards for

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