In force · As amended up to 2026-08
27A. Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter. —Whoever himself or by any other person on his behalf manufactures for sale or for distribution, or sells, or stocks or exhibits or offers for sale—
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 2008, s. 6, for "not be less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than five thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).
2. Subs. by s. 6, ibid ., for "less than one year and of fine of less than five thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).
3. Subs. by s. 6, ibid ., for "not be less than three years but which may extend to five years and with fine which shall not be less than five thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).
4. Subs. by s. 6, ibid ., for "less than three years but not less than one year" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).
5. Subs. by s. 6, ibid. , for "and with fine" (w.e.f. 10-8-2009).
1[(i) any cosmetic deemed to be spurious under section 17D or adulterated under section 17E shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees or three times the value of the cosmetics confiscated, whichever is more;
(ii) any cosmetic other than a cosmetic referred to in clause (i) in contravention of any provisions of this Chapter or any rule made thereunder shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both. ]]
2[28. Penalty for non-disclosure of the name of the manufacturer, etc. —Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 18A[3] [or section 24] shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or[4] [with fine which shall not be less than twenty thousand rupees or with both].]
5[28A. Penalty for not keeping documents, etc., and for non-disclosure information. —Whoever without reasonable cause or excuse, contravenes the provisions of section 18B shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or[3] [with fine which shall not be less than twenty thousand rupees or with both].
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Source: India Code