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Food, Drug and Cosmetics Law Reporter

Food, Drug and Cosmetics Law Reporter

Full-text source covering federal and state laws and regulations and court decisions that govern the safety, effectiveness, purity, packaging and labeling of food, drugs and cosmetics. Devoted primarily to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and the Comprehensive Drug Prevention and Control Act.

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The “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Actwas signed by President Obama on June 22, 2009. The new law, which amends the FDC Act and other federal laws, allows the FDA new regulatory authority on the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of all tobacco products, including all cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, “roll-your-owntobacco, and smokeless tobacco. Tobacco companies will be required to cover their cartons with large graphic warnings depicting the negative health consequences of smoking. The FDA will have full discretion in revising aspects of labeling requirements, including text and format size. Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Read More

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