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Union of India - Section

Section 17A in The Drugs And Cosmetics Act, 1940

17A. Adulterated drugs.—

For the purposes of this Chapter, a drug shall be deemed to be adulterated,—
(a)if it consists in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance; or
(b)if it has been prepared, packed or stored under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health; or
(c)if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health; or
(d)if it bears or contains, for purposes of colouring only, a colour other than one which is prescribed; or
(e)if it contains any harmful or toxic substance which may render it injurious to health; or
(f)if any substance has been mixed therewith so as to reduce its quality or strength.