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Section 9C: Misbranded cosmetics.

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

[9C. 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

ActThe Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Section9C
Marginal noteMisbranded cosmetics.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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

  • substituted. . Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for sections 9A and 9B (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).

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