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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota, and the state's own regulatory agencies typically work in conjunction with the FDA to enforce these standards. The FDCA requires that manufacturers and distributors of food, drugs, and cosmetics adhere to specific safety and labeling standards to protect consumers. Violations of the FDCA can result in enforcement actions, including product recalls, seizures, injunctions, and criminal prosecutions.

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