September 13, 2026

Section 17C. Misbranded cosmetics – Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Section 17C. Misbranded cosmetics

For the purposes of this Chapter, a cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded —

(a) if it contains a colour which is not prescribed; or

(b) if it is not labelled in the prescribed manner; or

(c) if the label or container or anything accompanying the cosmetic bears any statement which is false or misleading in any particular.

Source: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (Act No. 23 of 1940), Chapter IV.