Adding preservatives to ayurvedic medicine will change classification of medicine

Lyka Labs Limited Vs C.C.E. & S.T. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The CESTAT, Ahmedabad in Lyka Labs Limited v. C.C.E. & S.T.-SURAT-II [Exice Appeal No. 10218 of 2013 dated September 12, 2023] set aside the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority and held that, addition of non-active ingredients such as preservatives, would not change the classification of the product, if the active ingredients are ayurvedic in such case, the medicament is classifiable as ayurvedic medicament. Facts: M/s. Lyka Labs Limited (“the Appellant”) manufactured Sensur Rubefacient and Herbyl Skin ointment. The Appel...