Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
19. After section 27 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:—
"27A. Whoever himself or by any other person on his behalf manufactures for sale, sells, stocks or exhibits for sale, or distributes any cosmetic in contravention of any of the 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 five hundred rupees, or with both.".
Insertion of new section 27A.
Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter.
Source: India Code