17A. Adulterated drugs
17A. Adulterated drugs.—For the purposes of this Chapter, a drug shall be deemed to be adulterated,—
if it consists in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance; or
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
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
if it bears or contains, for purposes of colouring only, a colour other than one which is prescribed; or
if it contains any harmful or toxic substance which may render it injurious to health; or
if any substance has been mixed therewith so as to reduce its quality or strength.
Amendment notes (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).