Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
17A. Adulterated drugs
For the purposes of this Chapter, a drug shall be deemed to be
adulterated,-
(a) if it consists in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or
decomposed substance; or
(b) if it has been prepared, packed or stored under insanitary
conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with fifth or whereby it may
have been rendered injurious to health; or
(c) if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any
poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to
health; or
(d) if it bears or contains, for purposes of coloring only, a
colour other than one which is prescribed; or
(e) if it contains any harmful or toxic substance which may
render it injurious to health; or
(f) if any substance has been mixed therewith so as to reduce
its quality or strength.