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15 U.S.C. § 1451 — Congressional declaration of policy
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Informed consumers are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free market economy. Packages and their labels should enable consumers to obtain accurate information as to the quantity of the contents and should facilitate value comparisons. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Congress to assist consumers and manufacturers in reaching these goals in the marketing of consumer goods.
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Informed consumers are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free market economy. Packages and their labels should enable consumers to obtain accurate information as to the quantity of the contents and should facilitate value comparisons. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Congress to assist consumers and manufacturers in reaching these goals in the marketing of consumer goods.
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**(a) Promulgating authority** The authority to promulgate regulations under this chapter is vested in (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to hereinafter as the “Secretary”) with respect to any consumer commodity which is a food, drug, device, or cosmetic, as each such term is defined by [section 321 of title 21](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section321&num=0&edition=prelim); and (B) the Federal Trade Commission (referred to hereinafter as the “Commission”) with respect to any other consumer commodity.
**(b) Exemption of commodities from regulations** If the promulgating authority specified in this section finds that, because of the nature, form, or quantity of a particular consumer commodity, or for other good and sufficient reasons, full compliance with all the requirements otherwise applicable under [section 1453 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1453&num=0&edition=prelim) is impracticable or is not necessary for the adequate protection of consumers, the Secretary or the Commission (whichever the case may be) shall promulgate regulations exempting such commodity from those requirements to the extent and under such conditions as the promulgating authority determines to be consistent with [section 1451 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Scope of additional regulations** Whenever the promulgating authority determines that regulations containing prohibitions or requirements other than those prescribed by [section 1453 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1453&num=0&edition=prelim) are necessary to prevent the dec
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**(a) Hearings by Secretary of Health and Human Services** Regulations promulgated by the Secretary under section 1453 or 1454 of this title shall be promulgated, and shall be subject to judicial review, pursuant to the provisions of subsections (e), (f), and (g) of [section 371 of title 21](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section371&num=0&edition=prelim). Hearings authorized or required for the promulgation of any such regulations by the Secretary shall be conducted by the Secretary or by such officer or employees of the Department of Health and Human Services as he may designate for that purpose.
**(b) Judicial review; hearings by Federal Trade Commission** Regulations promulgated by the Commission under section 1453 or 1454 of this title shall be promulgated, and shall be subject to judicial review, by proceedings taken in conformity with the provisions of subsections (e), (f), and (g) of [section 371 of title 21](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section371&num=0&edition=prelim) in the same manner, and with the same effect, as if such proceedings were taken by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Hearings authorized or required for the promulgation of any such regulations by the Commission shall be conducted by the Commission or by such officer or employee of the Commission as the Commission may designate for that purpose.
**(c) Cooperation with other departments and agencies** In carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter, the Secretary and the Commission are authorized to cooperate with any department or agency of the United States, with any State, Commonwealth, or possession of the United States, and with any department, agency, or political subdivision of any
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For purposes of this chapter—
**(a)** The term “adulterated” applies to any egg or egg product under one or more of the following circumstances—
(1) if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, such article shall not be considered adulterated under this clause if the quantity of such substance in or on such article does not ordinarily render it injurious to health;
(2)
(A) if it bears or contains any added poisonous or added deleterious substance (other than one which is (i) a pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; (ii) a food additive; or (iii) a color additive) which may, in the judgment of the Secretary, make such article unfit for human food;
(B) if it is, in whole or in part, a raw agricultural commodity and such commodity bears or contains a pesticide chemical which is unsafe within the meaning of [section 346a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section346a&num=0&edition=prelim);
(C) if it bears or contains any food additive which is unsafe within the meaning of [section 348 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section348&num=0&edition=prelim);
(D) if it bears or contains any color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of [section 379e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section379e&num=0&edition=prelim): Provided, That an article which is not otherwise deemed adulterated under clause (B), (C), or (D) shall nevertheless be deemed adulterated if use of the pesticide chemical, food additive, or color additive, in or on such article, is prohibited by regulations of the Secreta
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**(a) Jurisdiction; disposal of condemned articles; court costs and fees; conformity to supplemental rules for admiralty and maritime claims; jury trial; United States as plaintiff** Any eggs or egg products that are or have been processed, bought, sold, possessed, used, transported, or offered or received for sale or transportation, in violation of this chapter, or in any other way are in violation of this chapter; and any restricted eggs, capable of use as human food, in the possession of any person not authorized to acquire such eggs under the regulations of the Secretary shall be liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned, at any time, on a complaint in any United States district court or other proper court as provided in [section 1050 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section1050&num=0&edition=prelim) within the jurisdiction of which the articles are found. If the articles are condemned they shall, after entry of the decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and the proceeds, if sold, less the court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, but the articles shall not be sold contrary to the provision of this chapter, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [[21 U.S.C. 301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] or the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act [[15 U.S.C. 1451](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], or the laws of the jurisdiction in which they are sold: Provided, That upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond conditioned that the articles
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**(a) Prohibition against additional or different requirements than Federal requirements relating to premises, facilities, and operations at official plants; authority to impose recordkeeping and related requirements consistent with Federal requirements** Requirements within the scope of this chapter with respect to premises, facilities, and operations of any official plant which are in addition to or different than those made under this chapter may not be imposed by any State or local jurisdiction except that any such jurisdiction may impose recordkeeping and other requirements within the scope of [section 1040 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section1040&num=0&edition=prelim), if consistent therewith, with respect to any such plant.
**(b) Prohibition against additional or different standards than Federal standards of quality, etc., or requiring labeling to show area of production or origin; authority to require name, address, and license number of processor or packer on containers; prohibition against additional or different requirements than Federal requirements relating to labeling, packaging or ingredients; authority to prevent distribution of violative articles; validity of nonconflicting laws** For eggs which have moved or are moving in interstate or foreign commerce, (1) no State or local jurisdiction may require the use of standards of quality, condition, weight, quantity, or grade which are in addition to or different from the official Federal standards, (2) with respect to egg handlers specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of [section 1034(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section1034/e&num=0&edition=prelim), no State or local jurisdiction may impose tempera
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**(a) In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), (c)(1), (d), (e), or (f), no State or political subdivision of a State may establish or continue in effect any requirement—
(1) that relates to the regulation of a drug that is not subject to the requirements of section 353(b)(1) or 353(f)(1)(A) of this title; and
(2) that is different from or in addition to, or that is otherwise not identical with, a requirement under this chapter, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 ([15 U.S.C. 1471](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1471&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ([15 U.S.C. 1451](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(b) Exemption**
(1) **In general** — Upon application of a State or political subdivision thereof, the Secretary may by regulation, after notice and opportunity for written and oral presentation of views, exempt from subsection (a), under such conditions as may be prescribed in such regulation, a State or political subdivision requirement that—
(A) protects an important public interest that would otherwise be unprotected, including the health and safety of children;
(B) would not cause any drug to be in violation of any applicable requirement or prohibition under Federal law; and
(C) would not unduly burden interstate commerce.
(2) **Timely action** — The Secretary shall make a decision on the exemption of a State or political subdivision requirement under paragraph (1) not later than 120 days after receiving the application of the State or political subdivision under paragraph (1).
**(c) Scope**
(1) **In general** — This section shall not apply to—
(A) any State or political
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**(a) In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), (d), or (e), no State or political subdivision of a State may establish or continue in effect any requirement for labeling or packaging of a cosmetic that is different from or in addition to, or that is otherwise not identical with, a requirement specifically applicable to a particular cosmetic or class of cosmetics under this chapter, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 ([15 U.S.C. 1471](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1471&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ([15 U.S.C. 1451](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(b) Exemption** Upon application of a State or political subdivision thereof, the Secretary may by regulation, after notice and opportunity for written and oral presentation of views, exempt from subsection (a), under such conditions as may be prescribed in such regulation, a State or political subdivision requirement for labeling or packaging that—
(1) protects an important public interest that would otherwise be unprotected;
(2) would not cause a cosmetic to be in violation of any applicable requirement or prohibition under Federal law; and
(3) would not unduly burden interstate commerce.
**(c) Scope** For purposes of subsection (a), a reference to a State requirement that relates to the packaging or labeling of a cosmetic means any specific requirement relating to the same aspect of such cosmetic as a requirement specifically applicable to that particular cosmetic or class of cosmetics under this chapter for packaging or labeling, including any State requirement relating to public information or any other form of public communication.
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§§ 1411 to 1420
Section 1410a, Pub. L. 89–563, title I, § 124, as added
Pub. L. 93–492, title I, § 106, Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1481,
related to petitions of interested persons to commence
proceedings on orders issued under sections 1392 and
1412(b) of this title. See sections 30103 and 30162 of Title
49.
Section 1410b, Pub. L. 89–563, title I, § 125, as added
Pub. L. 93–492, title I, § 109, Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1482;
amended S. Res. 4, Feb. 4, 1977; H. Res. 549, Mar. 25, 1980,
related to occupant restraint systems. See section 30124
of Title 49.
PART B—DISCOVERY, NOTIFICATION, AND
REMEDY OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEFECTS
§§ 1411 to 1420. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b),
July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
Section 1411, Pub. L. 89–563, title I, § 151, as added
Pub. L. 93–492, title I, § 102(a), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1470,
related to notification respecting manufacturer’s find-
ing of defect or failure to comply with motor vehicle
safety standard. See section 30118 of Title 49, Transpor-
tation.
Section 1412, Pub. L. 89–563, title I, § 152, as added
Pub. L. 93–492, title I, § 102(a), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1470,
related to notification of Secretary’s finding of defect
or failure to comply with motor vehicle safety stand-
ard, publication in Federal Register, and opportunity
to present data, views, and arguments. See section
30118 of Title 49.
Section 1413, Pub. L. 89–563, title I, § 153, as added
Pub. L. 93–492, title I, § 102(a), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1471;
amended Pub. L. 97–331, § 4(b), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1620;
Pub. L. 102–240, title II, § 2504(a), Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat.
2083, related to contents, time, and method of notifica-
tion regarding manufacturer’s finding of defect or fail-
ure to comply with m
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