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S. 2868 (97th)

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Amendments of 1982

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19 August 1982

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Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department; OMB.

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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to repeal the prohibition on the use in advertising of Food and Drug Administration approvals. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider relevant safety data and voluntary standards developed by private organizations in establishing performance standards for medical devices. Authorizes the Secretary, after consultation with appropriate classification panels, to amend or revoke any performance standard prescribed under such Act. Revises the procedures for proposed rulemaking for performance standards for medical devices. Repeals the Filled Milk Act which prohibits the sale of imitation milk.

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