Section 16 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 -  Standards of quality

Section 16 Standards of quality: Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940

1[(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 2
[the Second Schedule], and

(b) in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such standard as may be prescribed.

 

 

(2) The 3 [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 2 [the Second Schedule] for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon 2 [the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.

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1. Subs. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 12, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 27-7-1964).

2. Subs. by Act 13 of 1964, s. 11, for "the Schedule" (w.e.f. 15-9-1964).

3. Subs. by Act 11 of 1955, s. 8, for "State Government"