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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 Connecticut, as in all states, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) provides the framework for the regulation of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. This federal law, which is found in Title 21 of the United States Code starting at Section 301, grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to ensure that these products are safe for public use and accurately labeled. The FDA's regulations are nationally applicable, including in Connecticut, and the state's own regulations must be consistent with federal standards. The FDCA prohibits the interstate commerce of products that are adulterated or misbranded, and it outlines the processes for premarket approval of drugs and medical devices, as well as the enforcement actions that can be taken against violators. Connecticut businesses and consumers must adhere to both the FDCA and any additional state regulations that govern the safety and labeling of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

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