In force · As amended up to 2026-08
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.
Source: India Code