As per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, “drug” includes:
Section 3(b)(iii) includes substances intended for use as components of a drug, expressly including empty gelatin capsules. A capsule shell can therefore fall within the…
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As per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, “drug” includes:
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Section 3(b)(iii) includes substances intended for use as components of a drug, expressly including empty gelatin capsules. A capsule shell can therefore fall within the statutory definition even before medicine is placed inside it. The definition is not confined to finished medicinal products or filled capsules.
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