A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to halt the sales and distribution of food, drug, and cosmetics adulterated or misbranded in a manner which presents an imminent hazard to the public health and to require their recall or destruction, as may be appropriate.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 May 1974

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to halt the sales and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics adulterated or misbranded in a manner which presents an imminent hazard to the public health. Requires the recall or destruction, as may be appropriate, of such drugs, cosmetics, or food. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.

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summary · EN · 15 May 1974
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/14805
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