Section 17A. Adulterated drugs

17A. Adulterated drugs. —For the purposes of this Chapter, a drug shall be deemed to be adulterated,— 1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 11 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964). 2. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 11, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 3. Subs. by s. 12, ibid ., for "DRUGS" (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 4. Subs. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 12, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 27-7-1964). 5. Subs. by Act 13 of 1964, s. 11, for "the Schedule" (w.e.f. 15-9-1964). 6. Subs. by Act 11 of 1955, s. 8, for "State Government". 7. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 13, for sections 17, 17A and 17B (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). (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.