The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 · III — 4[IMPORT OF DRUGS AND COSMETICS]

Section 11. Application of law relating to sea customs and powers of Customs officers

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

11. Application of law relating to sea customs and powers of Customs officers. —(1) The law for the time being in force relating to sea customs and to goods, the import of which is prohibited by section 18 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878[10] (18 of 1878) shall, subject to the provisions of section 13 of this Act, apply in respect of drugs[11] [and cosmetics] the import of which is prohibited under this Chapter and officers of Customs and officers empowered under that Act to perform the duties imposed thereby on a[12] [Commissioner of Customs] and other officers of 1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 8 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964). 2. Subs. by s. 8, ibid ., for clause (b) (w.e.f. 27-7-1964). 3. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 7, for "or misbranded cosmetic" (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 4. Ins. by Act 13 of 1964, s. 9 (w.e.f. 15-9-1964). 5. Subs, by Act 68 of 1982; s. 7, for "adulterated" (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 6. Subs. by Act 11 of 1955, s. 5, for clause (d). 7. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 7, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).

Source: India Code