Whoever uses any report of a test or analysis made by the Central Drugs Laboratory or by a Government Analyst, or any extract from such report, for the purpose of advertising any drug [or cosmetic], shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [five thousand rupees].
Section 29: Penalty for use of Government Analyst’s report for advertising.
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940Central Act · Act 23 of 1940
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Section | 29 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for use of Government Analyst’s report for advertising. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- inserted, Act 21 of 1962. . Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 15 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964).
- substituted, Act 26 of 2008. . Subs. by Act 26 of 2008, s. 10, for "five hundred rupees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009)
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