The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
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 labeled 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.
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940