Question

Spurious drug comes under

• A. Section 17
• B. Section 17A
• C. Section 17B
• D. Section 3B

Hint:

Spurious drugs are addressed under Section 17B—these are fake or deceptive medicines.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Section 17B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act defines and deals with spurious drugs. These are drugs that are deliberately mislabeled or misrepresented with the intention to deceive, and pose serious health hazards.