Central Act
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and cosmetics.
| Act number | 23 of 1940 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1940-04-10 |
| In force from | 1940-04-10 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Sections | 90 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 come into force?
It came into force on 1940-04-10, having been enacted on 1940-04-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare).
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