Chapter IV — MANUFACTURE. SALE AND DISTRIBUTSION OF DRUGS AND COSMETICS

Section 17AAdulterated drugs

Section 17A: Adulterated drugs

17A. Adulterated drugs

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 filth 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 colouring 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.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Subs w.e.f. 1-2-1983 . Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 13, for sections 17, 17A and 17B (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).