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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 South 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 use and consumption. The FDA's regulations are nationally applicable, including in South Dakota, and the state's agencies typically 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. South Dakota businesses and consumers must adhere to the FDCA, as well as any relevant state statutes that complement federal regulations.

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