Section 8:
Standards of quality.
1[8. Standards of quality.--2[(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression "standard quality"
means--
(a) in relation to a drug, that the drug complies with the standard set out in 3[the Second
Schedule], and
(b) in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such standard as may be prescribed.]
(2) The Central Government, after consultation with the Board and after giving by notification
in the Official Gazette not less than three months' notice of its intention so to do, may by a like
notification add to or otherwise amend 3[the Second Schedule], for the purposes of this Chapter,
and thereupon 3[the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Notes:
1. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for the heading under Chapter III (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
2. Subs. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 2, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 27-7-1964).
3. Subs. by Act 13 of 1964, s. 7, for "the Schedule" (w.e.f. 15-9-1964).