Section 7: Powers and functions of the Authority

7. Powers and functions of the Authority.—(1) In addition to such other powers and functions as may be assigned under this Act, the Authority shall be responsible to regulate the standard and to ensure the quality of general cosmetics including labeling, packing, manufacturing, storage, sale and distribution. (2) Without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, the Authority may be responsible to— (a) make the policies for the development of general cosmetics business in Pakistan; (b) make the policies for import and export of general cosmetics; (c) issue guidelines from time to time; (d) facilitate advancement and up gradation of the sector to meet national and international standards of general cosmetics; (e) take steps for development and promotion of general cosmetics; (f) prepare annual budget; (g) develop working manuals, references, materials and procedures from time to time etc. (h) perform any other function which is necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act.

Effective date: 2023-08-03

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