Section 17C: Misbranded cosmetics

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940Central Act · Act 23 of 1940

[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.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Section	17C
Marginal note	Misbranded cosmetics
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

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

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