Definitions

In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-

(Note: Ins. by Act 13 of 1964, sec.2 (w.e.f. 15-9-1964) (Note: Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec.2, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983). Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs" includes all medicines intended for internal or external use for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of (Note: Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec.3, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983) disease or disorder in human beings or animals, and manufactured exclusively in accordance with the formulate described in, the authoritative books of (Note: Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec.3, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983) Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Tibb system of medicine, specified in the First Schedule;

(Note: Original clause (a) was relettered as clause (aa) and substituted by Act 13 of 1964, sec.2 (w.e.f. 15-9-1964)"the Board" means

in relation to (Note: Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec.2, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983) Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug, the (Note: Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec.3, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1983) Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board constituted under section 33C ; and

In relation to any other drug or cosmetic, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board constituted under-section 5;

(Note: Ins. by Act 21 of 1962, sec.4 (w.e.f. 27-7-1964)) (Note: Relettered by Act 13 of 1964, sec.2 (w.e.f. 15-9-1964))"cosmetic" means any article intended to be rubbed, poured sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic (Note: Certain words omitted by Act 68 of 1982, sec.3 (w.e.f. 1-2-1983))