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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 5[the Second Schedule], and
(b)in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such stand ard as may be prescribed.]
(2)The 6[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 5[the Second Schedule] for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon 5[the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.