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Act ID:194023
Act Year:1940
Short Title:The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Long Title:An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and cosmetics.
Ministry:Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

What does Section 5 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deal with?

(5) The Board may constitute sub-committees and may appoint to such sub-committees for such periods, not exceeding three years, as it may decide, or temporarily for the consideration of particular matters, persons who are not members of the Board.

What are the salient features of Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940?

Ans. The salient features of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 are as follows:

  • Maximum penalty life imprisonment and fine of Rs.
  • Besides officers from the Drug Controller’s Office, other gazette officers also authorized to launch prosecution under the Act;
  • Some of the offences cognizable and non-bailable;

Which chapter of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 governs the rules and regulations of Ayush products manufacturing distribution sales in India?

33EEB. Regulation of manufacture for sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs.

What is Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940 rules?

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is an act of the Parliament of India which regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India. The primary objective of the act is to ensure that the drugs and cosmetics sold in India are safe, effective and conform to state quality standards.

Who appointed Section 20 of Drug and Cosmetic Act?

(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint such persons as it thinks fit, having the prescribed qualifications, to be Government Analysts for such areas in the State and in respect of such drugs or 2[classes of drugs or such cosmetics or classes of cosmetics] as may be specified in …

What does schedule and of the Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940 and its Rules 1945 contains?

The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1940 are the rules which the government of India established through the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. These rules classify drugs under given schedules and present guidelines for the storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule.

Which Colour is permitted in soaps?

The list of approved colours and dyes as per Schedule Q Part I

1. Guinea Green B2. 38. Toluidine Red
3. Light Green SF Yellowish4. Flaming Red
5. Tartrazine6. Deep Red (Maroon)
7. Sunset yellow FCF8. Alba Red
9. Ponceau 3R10. Orange G

Which section of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940?

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is an act of the Parliament of India which regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India….Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
CitationAct No. 23 of 1940
Territorial extentIndia
Passed10 April 1940
Amended by

What is Schedule K in pharmacy?

Schedule K consists of those drugs that are exempted from Chapter IV of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945 which deals with manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs and cosmetics. Because of this advancement in drug manufacturing area, “ready to consume” drugs in various dosage forms are easily available.

What is Schedule m3?

This schedule specifies requirements for a quality management system that shall be used by the manufacturer for the design and development, manufacture, packaging, labeling, testing, installation and servicing of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics.