Import of Drugs and Cosmetics

Import of Drugs and Cosmetics

The import of drugs and cosmetics is regulated by the provisions of this Act.

Prohibition of Import of Certain Drugs and Cosmetics

The following categories of drugs and cosmetics are prohibited from import:

(i) Drugs or cosmetics which are not of standard qualities.

(ii) Drugs or cosmetics which are misbranded, spurious and adulterated.

(iii) Drugs or cosmetics for import of which licence is required.

(iv) Any patent or proprietary medicine without true formula or list of active ingredients and their quantities.

(v) Any drug or formulation which claims to prevent or cure diseases mentioned schedule J.

(vi) Any drug or cosmetic for which manufacture, sale or distribution is prohibited in country of its origin.

(vii) Any drug which is not packed or not labeled in conformity with the Rules of the Act.

(viii) Any cosmetic containing an ingredient which may render it unsafe or harmful.

(ix) Any drug or cosmetic the import of which is prohibited by Act.