Section 17C

Misbranded cosmetics

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

  • Act 23 of 1940
  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • Department of Health and Family Welfare
About this Act

An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and cosmetics.

All sections
    1[17C. Misbranded cosmetics.--For the purposes of this Chapter, a cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded,--
         (a) if it contains a colour which is not prescribed; or
         (b) if it is not labelled in the prescribed manner; or
         (c) if the label or container or anything accompanying the cosmetic bears any statement which is false or misleading in any particular.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 13, for sections 17, 17A and 17B (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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