Section 16. Standards of quality.

Bare Act

16. Standards of quality.—1[(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression "standard quality" means—

(a) in relation to a drug, that the drug complies with the standard set out in 2[the Second Schedule], and

(b) in relation to a cosmetic, that the cosmetic complies with such standard as may be prescribed.]

(2) The 3[Central Government], after consultation with the Board and after giving by notification in the Official Gazette not less than three months' notice of its intention so to do, may by a like notification add to or otherwise amend 2[the Second Schedule] for the purposes of this Chapter, and thereupon 2[the Second Schedule] shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.