The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
27A. Penalty for manufacture, sale, etc., of cosmetics in contravention of this Chapter. –
Whoever himself or by any other person on his behalf manufacturers for sale or for distribution, or sells, or stocks or exhibits or offers for sale –
(i) Any cosmetic deemed to be spurious under section 17C shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to three years and with fine ;
(ii) Any cosmetic other than a cosmetic referred to in clause (I) above in contravention of any provisions of this Chapter or any rule made there under shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
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1. Section 27A ins. by Act 21 of 1962, sec. 19 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964) and subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec. 22 (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940