In force · As amended up to 2026-08
8. The Explanation omitted by Act 68 of 1982, s. 7 (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
9. Ins. by s. 8, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
10. Now see the Customs Act, 1962.
11. Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, s. 9 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964).
12. Subs. by Act 22 of 1995, s. 83, for "Customs Collector".
Customs, shall have the same powers in respect of such drugs[1] [and cosmetics] as they have for the time being in respect of such goods as aforesaid.
2[(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) , the 3[Commissioner of Customs] or any officer of the Government authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, may detain any imported package which he suspects to contain any drug[1] [or cosmetic] the import of which is prohibited under this Chapter and shall forthwith report such detention to the Drugs Controller, India and, if necessary, forward the package or sample of any suspected drug[1] [or cosmetic] found therein to the Central Drugs Laboratory.]
CHAPTER III
4[IMPORT OF DRUGS AND COSMETICS]
8. Standards of quality. —[5] [(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression "standard quality" means—
(a) in relation to a drug, that the drug complies with the standard set out in[6] [the Second Schedule], and
(b) in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such standard as may be prescribed.]
(2) The Central Government, after consultation with the Board and after giving by notification in the Official Gazette not less than three months' notice of its intention so to do, may by a like notification add to or otherwise amend[6] [the Second Schedule], for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon[6] [the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Source: India Code