Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
14. In section 18 of the principal Act,—
(a) in clause (a)—
(i) in sub-clause (i), after the words "any drug", the words "or cosmetic" shall be inserted;
(ii) for sub-clause (ii), the following sub-clause shall be substituted, namely:—
"(ii) any misbranded drug or misbranded cosmetic;"
(iii) for sub-clause (v), the following sub-clauses shall be substituted, namely:—
"(v) any cosmetic containing any ingredient which may render it unsafe or harmful for use under the directions indicated or recommended:
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(vi) any drug or cosmetic in contravention of any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rule made thereunder.";
(b) in clause (b) and clause (c), after the words "any drug", the words "or cosmetic" shall be inserted.
Source: India Code