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The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Misbranded drugs

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 28 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 33E of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with misbranded drugs. For the purposes of this Chapter, an Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs shall be deemed to be misbranded- 1.

For the purposes of this Chapter, an Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs shall be deemed to be misbranded- 1. Ins. by Act 13 of 1964, s. 26 (w.e.f. 1-2-1969). 2. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 30, for cl.

(viii) (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 3. Subs. by s. 30, ibid., for cls.

(xi) and (xii) (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). 4. Subs. by s. 31, ibid., for ss. 33D and 33E (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (a) if it is so coloured, coated, powered or polished that damage is concealed, or if it is made to appear of better or greater therapeutic value than it really is; or (b) if it is not labelled in the prescribed manner; or (c) if its label or container or anything accompanying the drug bears any statement, design or device which makes any false claim for the drug or which is false or misleading in any particular.

Section 33E, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 33E

What does Section 33E of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 33E of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Misbranded drugs". For the purposes of this Chapter, an Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs shall be deemed to be misbranded- 1.

How do I find court cases under Section 33E 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 33E, section 33E Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 33E 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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