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Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
Local Title:
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940)
Country/Region:
India
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare;  Central Drug Standards Control Organization
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
1940-04-10
Implementation Date:
1940-04-10
Document
Language Source Title Access
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Official Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
Summary

Comprising five chapters and two schedules, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 provides the statutory foundation for overseeing the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India. Originally enacted on April 10, 1940, the Act has undergone several amendments, with the most recent being on November 28, 2019 (Bill No. 59 of 2019).

History
2023-05-17
Draft
Release Date: 2023-05-17
Implementation Date : /
2020-12-15
In force
Release Date: 2020-12-15
Implementation Date : 2020-12-15
2018-11-29
Draft
Release Date: 2018-11-29
Implementation Date : /
2016-12-31
In force
Release Date: 2016-12-31
Implementation Date : 2016-12-31
2010-05-19
In force
Release Date: 2010-05-19
Implementation Date : 2011-04-01
1940-04-10
Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
In force
Release Date: 1940-04-10
Implementation Date : 1940-04-10
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