Section145B
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Form of receipt for seized cosmetics

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 145B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with form of receipt for seized cosmetics. A receipt by an Inspector for the stock of any cosmetic seized under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Act shall be in Form 15.

A receipt by an Inspector for the stock of any cosmetic seized under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Act shall be in Form 15. 4[145BA. Manner of certifying copies of seized documents .- The Drugs Inspector shall return the documents, seized by him under clause (cc), or produced before him under clause (cca), of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Act, within a period of twenty days of the date of such seizure or production, to the person from whom they were seized or, as the case may be, the person who produced them, after copies thereof or extracts therefrom have been signed by the Drugs Inspector concerned and the person from whom they were seized, or, as the case may be, who produced such records.] $145℃ Form of order not to dispose of stocks of cosmetics-An order in writing by an Inspector under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Act requiring a person not to dispose of any stock of cosmetics in his possession shall be in Form 15. 6145D Prohibition of manufacture of cosmetics containing mercury compounds .- No cosmetics containing mercury compounds shall be manufactured. 1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1049 (E), dt. 29-8-1986. 2. Added by S.O. 116, dt. 25.1.1975. 3. Ins. by G.S.R. 292 (E), dt. 29-5-1997. 4. Ins. by G.S.R. 89(E), dt. 16-2-1985. 5. Ins. by G.S.R. 1594, dt. 13-11-1976. 6. Ins. by G.S.R. 1074, dt. 19.8.1978 (w.e.f. 2.9.1978). [PART XV LABELLING, PACKING AND STANDARDS OF COSMETICS]

Section 145B, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 145B

What does Section 145B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 145B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Form of receipt for seized cosmetics". A receipt by an Inspector for the stock of any cosmetic seized under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Act shall be in Form 15.

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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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