Bare ActsThe DRUGS AND COSMETICS ACT AND RULES

Section 148

Manner of labelling

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Manner of labelling.–Subject to other provisions of the rules, a cosmetic shall carry.– (1) on both the inner and outer labels; (a) the name of the cosmetic, 3[(b) the name of the manufacturer and complete address of the premises of the manufacturer where the cosmetic has been manufactured. Provided that if the cosmetic is contained in a very small size container where the address of the manufacturer cannot be given, the name of the manufacturer and his principal place of manufacture shall be given along with pin code.] (2) On the outer label.– A declaration of the net contents expressed in terms of weight for solids, fluid measure for liquids, weight for semi-solids, combined with numerical count if the content is sub-divided: Provided that this statement need not appear in case of a package of perfume, toilet water or the like the net content of which does not exceed 60 ml or any package of solid or semi- solid cosmetic the net content of which does not exceed 30 grams. (3) on the inner label, where a hazard exists– (a) adequate direction for safe use, (b) any warning, caution or special direction required to be observed by the consumer, (c) a statement of the names and quantities of the ingredients that are hazardous or poisonous. ____________________________________________________________________

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