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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 Washington state, as in the rest of the United 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 codified beginning at 21 U.S.C. §301, grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to ensure that these products are safe, sanitary, and labeled according to federal standards. The FDCA prohibits the interstate commerce of products that are adulterated or misbranded, and it requires that certain regulated products be approved by the FDA before they can be marketed. While the FDCA is a federal law and applies uniformly across all states, Washington may have additional state statutes that complement and enforce the FDCA's provisions, but they cannot conflict with federal law. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in Washington must comply with both federal and state regulations concerning food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

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