FACULTY OF PHARMACY
M. Pharmacy (Pharm.Analysis) II-Semester (Main) Examination, August 2018
Subject: Herbal Cosmetic Analysis
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Write note Herbal medicines Vs Conventional drugs. 5
Explain the standardization of herbal drugs according to WHO
guidelines. 10
2 What is adulteration and deterioration? Explain types, causes and measure
of adulteration. 15
3 Describe the stability testing of natural products with suitable examples. 8
Write a note on effect of herbal medicine on clinical laboratory testing. 7
4 Write the spontaneous reporting schemes for bio drug adverse reactions
and bio drug-food interactions. 10
Write about AYUSH guideline on safety monitoring of natural medicine. 5
5 Explain the general methods of analysis of raw materials used in cosmetic
manufacture as per BIS. 15
6 Write the analysis of lipsticks and hair products as per BIS. 15
7 Write notes on 3x5=15
Determination of pesticide residues in herbal formulations.
Challenges in monitoring the safety of herbal medicines.
Determination of iodine value of cosmetic products.
8 Write about Indian patent law applicable for herbal drugs and natural products. 15