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The United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA, FDCA, or FD&C) is a set of laws passed by Congress that give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The FDCA is located in the United States Code, beginning at 21 U.S.C. §301.

In Alabama, as in all states, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) provides the framework for the regulation, oversight, and enforcement of the safety standards for food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The FDCA, which is codified in Title 21 of the United States Code starting at Section 301, grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to protect public health by ensuring that these products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. This federal law preempts state law to the extent that state regulations conflict with federal requirements. However, states may also have their own additional regulations that are consistent with or more stringent than federal standards, as long as they do not interfere with federal law. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Public Health would work in conjunction with the FDA to ensure compliance with the FDCA and any pertinent state regulations.

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