The DRUGS AND COSMETICS ACT, 1940

MANUFACTURE. SALE AND DISTRIBUTSION OF DRUGS AND COSMETICS

Section 16: Standards of quality.

4[(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 the Second Schedule, and

(b) in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such stand ard 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 the Second Schedule for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon the Second Schedule shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.