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Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 · Chapter III: Import of Drugs and Cosmetics

Section 8: Standards of quality

[(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 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 [the Second Schedule], for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon [the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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