Cosmetic - Indian Laws - General

Cosmetic As per Collins Advanced Learners Dictionary Cosmetic are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive . The Concise Oxford Dictionary Intended to beautify hair, skin or complexion, etc.; imitating or restoring normal appearance; intended to improve appearances . The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition Cosmetics are primarily manufactured preparations for beautifying the wearer, they are articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractive ness, or altering the appearance . The World Book Encyclopedia Volume 4 Cosmetics are substances applied to a person s body to cleanse, promote attractiveness, or alter the appearance. Cosmetics include underarm deodorants, face powder, lipstick, nail polish, perfume, skin creams, most shampoos and some tooth pastes . The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary The art of adorning or beautifying the body. A preparation for use in beautifying the face, skin, or hair. Intended merely to improve appearances; superficial. The Law Lexicon Dictionary Cosmetic . A preparation to be applied to human body for the purpose of beautifying, preserving or cleansing. The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Cosmetic , any of several preparation (excluding soap) that are applied to the human body for beautifying, preserving, or altering the appearance or for cleansing, colouring, conditioning, or protecting the skin, hair, nails, lips, eyes, or teeth. Some of these products are of great antiquity, others are of recent development. Words and Phrases Permanent Edition, Cosmetic. Is any external application intended to beautify or improve the complexion, skin, or hair, including hair oils, dyes and dressings, tooth pastes, washes and dentifrices and toilet soaps. A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles Cosmetic. A preparation intended to beautify the hair, skin, or complexion. PONDS INDIA LTD. VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX, UP., LUCKKNOW - 2005 (10) TMI 506 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT