JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Pharmacy IV PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE Previous Question Paper (September-2021 - R17)

According to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a cosmetic is deemed to be Misbranded if:

• It is so coloured, coated, powdered, or polished that damage is concealed or it is made to appear better or greater than it really is.
• It is not labelled in the prescribed manner.
• Its label or container bears any statement, design, or device which is false or misleading in any particular.

A cosmetic is deemed to be Spurious if:

• It is manufactured under a name which belongs to another cosmetic.
• It is an imitation of, or is a substitute for, another cosmetic or resembles another cosmetic in a manner likely to deceive, or bears upon it or upon its label or container the name of another cosmetic.
• The label or container bears the name of an individual or company which is fictitious or does not exist.
• It purports to be the product of a manufacturer of whom it is not truly a product.

The import of cosmetics into India is regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Rules, 1945. The conditions for granting an import license include:

• Application: The applicant must submit an application in the prescribed form along with the required fee to the Central Licensing Authority.
• Manufacturer's Authorization: If the applicant is an authorized agent, they must provide a valid power of attorney or authorization letter from the foreign manufacturer.
• Compliance with Standards: The cosmetic must comply with the standards of quality, safety, and labeling prescribed under the Act and Rules.
• Premises Inspection: The licensing authority may inspect the premises or verify the manufacturing site's credentials to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Undertaking: The applicant must provide an undertaking that the imported products will be stored and distributed in accordance with the conditions of the license.
• Labeling Requirements: The imported cosmetic must bear a label containing the name of the cosmetic, the name of the manufacturer, the country of origin, and the name and address of the importer/agent in India.
• Registration: The product must be registered with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) prior to obtaining the import license.