Question

The second schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with

• A. standards to be complied with by imported drugs and by drugs manufactured for sale, stocked or exhibited for sale, sold or distributed
• B. standard to be complied for cosmetics
• C. authoritative books of Ayurvedic, Sidhha and Unani Tibb system
• D. standards to be complied for medical devices

Hint:

1st Schedule = Books. 2nd Schedule = Standards for Drugs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 contains various schedules that define specific regulatory requirements.

Step 2: Meaning
Schedules to the Act (not the Rules) provide the broad framework for drug standards in the country.

Step 3: Analysis
The First Schedule lists authoritative books of indigenous systems (Ayurvedic, Unani, etc.). The Second Schedule lays down the standards that must be complied with for drugs that are imported, manufactured, or sold in India.

Step 4: Conclusion
Therefore, the Second Schedule specifically deals with compliance standards for drugs.

Final Answer: (A)