Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
9A.
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.