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Section 17E

Adulterated Cosmetics

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
1[17E. Adulterated cosmetics. -- For the purposes of this Chapter, a cosmetic shall be deemed to be adulterated,--

(a) if it consists in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance; or

(b) if it has been prepared, packed or stored under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health; or

(c) if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health; or

(d) if it bears or contains, for purposes of colouring only, a colour other than one which is prescribed; or

(e) if it contains any harmful or toxic substance which may render it injurious to health; or

(f) if any substance has been mixed therewith so as to reduce its quality or strength.]




1. Ins. by Act 26 of 2008, s. 2 (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).