The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
33E. Misbranded drugs. –
For the purposes of this Chapter, an Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug shall be deemed to be misbranded –
(a) If it is so coloured, coated, powdered or polished that damage is concealed or if it is made to appear of better or greater therapeutic value than it really is ; or
(b) If it is not labeled in the prescribed manner ; or
(c) If its label or container or anything accompanying the drug bears any statement, design or device which makes any false claim for the drug or which is false or misleading in any particular.
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1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec. 31, for sections 33D and 33E (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940