Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited
Makers of the iconic Mysore Sandal soap since 1916.
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited is a Government of Karnataka enterprise and the only soap manufacturer in the world that uses pure sandalwood oil in its products. Operating from Bengaluru under the Mysore Sandal brand, it produces premium soaps, talcum powder, agarbattis and essential oils distributed across India and exported to more than 30 countries.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Founded
- 1916
- Website
- mysoresandal.com
- Categories
- Personal Care, Fragrance & Perfume, Cleaning & Household Supplies
- Markets
- India, United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom, Singapore
Verified facts
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-08 Domain registry record
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-08 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-08 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- ISO 14001, Environmental Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Cosmetic products must be notified in the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before being placed on the EU market. European Commission (CPNP)
- For the US market, MoCRA requires cosmetic facility registration and product listing with the FDA. US FDA (MoCRA)
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)