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The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Duration of approval

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 160C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with duration of approval. An approval granted in Form 48 or renewed in Form 49 unless sooner suspended or withdrawn, shall be valid for a period of three years from the date on which it is granted or renewed: Provided that if an application for the renewal of an approval in Form 40 is made before its expiry or if the applica

An approval granted in Form 48 or renewed in Form 49 unless sooner suspended or withdrawn, shall be valid for a period of three years from the date on which it is granted or renewed:

Provided that if an application for the renewal of an approval in Form 40 is made before its expiry or if the application is made within six months of its expiry after the payment of the additional inspection fee, the approval shall continue to be in force until orders to the contrary are passed on the application and approval shall be deemed to have expired if the application for renewal is not made within six months of expiry.

Section 160C, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 160C

What does Section 160C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 160C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Duration of approval". An approval granted in Form 48 or renewed in Form 49 unless sooner suspended or withdrawn, shall be valid for a period of three years from the date on which it is granted or renewed: Provided that if an application for the renewal of an approval in Form 40 is made before its expiry or if the applica

How do I find court cases under Section 160C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules 160C, section 160C Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 160C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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