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 Kansas, 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 consumption and use. The FDA's regulations are nationally applicable, including in Kansas, and the state's agencies and regulatory bodies work in conjunction with the FDA to enforce these standards. The FDCA prohibits the interstate commerce of products that are adulterated or misbranded, and it requires that certain products, such as drugs and medical devices, be approved by the FDA before they are marketed. Kansas businesses and consumers must adhere to the FDCA, as well as any additional state regulations that may apply to the handling and distribution of these products within the state.