The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act-1955 was established to regulate the manufacture, sale, and distribution of medicinal and toilet preparations in India. Its primary objectives include:
Ensuring Public Safety:
Regulate the quality and safety of medicinal and toiletry products to protect consumers from harmful or ineffective substances.
Standardization of Preparations:
Establish uniform standards for the composition, labeling, and packaging of medicinal and toilet products.
Licensing and Control:
Implement a licensing system to control the manufacture and distribution of these products.
Prevention of Adulteration and Misbranding:
Prevent the sale of adulterated, misbranded, or spurious products.
Facilitating Trade:
Create a regulated environment that facilitates fair trade practices and supports the growth of the pharmaceutical and toiletry industries.