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The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Prohibition of sale of substance after prescribed date

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 110 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with prohibition of sale of substance after prescribed date. No person shall sell, or exhibit for sale any substance specified in Schedule C after the date recorded on the container, label or wrapper as the date upto which the substance may be expected to retain a potency not less than, or not to acquire a toxicity greater than that required or permitted by t

No person shall sell, or exhibit for sale any substance specified in Schedule C after the date recorded on the container, label or wrapper as the date upto which the substance may be expected to retain a potency not less than, or not to acquire a toxicity greater than that required or permitted by the prescribed test as the case may be. 2 * * * * * 1. Ins. by G.S.R. 109 (E), dt. 22-2-1994. 2. Rule 110A omitted by G.S.R. 1242(E), dt. 17.9.1979.

Section 110, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 110

What does Section 110 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 110 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Prohibition of sale of substance after prescribed date". No person shall sell, or exhibit for sale any substance specified in Schedule C after the date recorded on the container, label or wrapper as the date upto which the substance may be expected to retain a potency not less than, or not to acquire a toxicity greater than that required or permitted by t

How do I find court cases under Section 110 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules?

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When was the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules enacted?

Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules was enacted in 1940 as Act 23 of 1940. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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