§ 301. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
(June 25, 1938, ch. 675, § 1, 52 Stat. 1040.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE; POSTPONEMENT IN CERTAIN CASES
Act June 23, 1939, ch. 242, §§ 1, 2, 53 Stat. 853, 854, pro-
vided that:
‘‘[SEC. 1] (a) The effective date of the following provi-
sions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is
hereby postponed until January 1, 1940: Sections 402(c)
[342(c) of this title]; 403(e)(1) [343(e)(1) of this title];
403(g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) [343(g) to (k) of this title];
501(a), (4) [351(a)(4) of this title]; 502(b), (d), (e), (f), (g),
and (h) [352(b), (d) to (h) of this title]; 601(e) [361(e) of
this title]; and 602(b) [362(b) of this title].
‘‘(b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate
regulations further postponing to July 1, 1940[,] the ef-
fective date of the provisions of sections 403(e)(1)
[343(e)(1) of this title]; 403(g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) [343(g)
to (k)]; 502(b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) [352(b), (d) to (h)
of this title]; and 602(b) [362(b) of this title] of such Act
with respect to lithographed labeling which was manu-
factured prior to February 1, 1939, and to containers
bearing labeling which, prior to February 1, 1939, was
lithographed, etched, stamped, pressed, printed, fused
or blown on or in such containers, where compliance
with such provisions would be unduly burdensome by
reason of causing the loss of valuable stocks of such la-
beling or containers, and where such postponement
would not prevent the public interest being adequately
served: Provided, That in no case shall such regulations
apply to labeling which would not have complied with
the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30,
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Sec.
398.
Notices to States regarding imported food.
399.
Grants to enhance food safety.
399a.
Office of the Chief Scientist.
399b.
Office of Women’s Health.
399c.
Improving the training of State, local, terri-
torial, and tribal food safety officials.
399d.
Employee protections.
399e.
Nanotechnology.
399f.
Ensuring
adequate
information
regarding
pharmaceuticals for all populations, par-
ticularly underrepresented subpopulations,
including racial subgroups.
399g.
Food and Drug Administration Intercenter
Institutes.
399h.
National Centers of Excellence in Advanced
and Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufac-
turing.
399i.
Food and Drug Administration Working Cap-
ital Fund.
SUBCHAPTER I—SHORT TITLE
§ 301. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
(June 25, 1938, ch. 675, § 1, 52 Stat. 1040.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE; POSTPONEMENT IN CERTAIN CASES
Act June 23, 1939, ch. 242, §§ 1, 2, 53 Stat. 853, 854, pro-
vided that:
‘‘[SEC. 1] (a) The effective date of the following provi-
sions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is
hereby postponed until January 1, 1940: Sections 402(c)
[342(c) of this title]; 403(e)(1) [343(e)(1) of this title];
403(g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) [343(g) to (k) of this title];
501(a), (4) [351(a)(4) of this title]; 502(b), (d), (e), (f), (g),
and (h) [352(b), (d) to (h) of this title]; 601(e) [361(e) of
this title]; and 602(b) [362(b) of this title].
‘‘(b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate
regulations further postponing to July 1, 1940[,] the ef-
fective date of the provisions of sections 403(e)(1)
[343(e)(1) of this title]; 403(g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) [343(g)
to (k)]; 502(b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) [352(b), (d) to (h)
of this title]; and 602(b) [362(b) of this title] of such Act
with respect to lithographed labeling which was manu-
factured prior to February 1, 1939, and to containers
bearing labeling which, prior to February 1, 1939, was
lithographed, etched, stamped, pressed, printed, fused
or blown on or in such containers, where compliance
with such provisions would be unduly burdensome by
reason of causing the loss of valuable stocks of such la-
beling or containers, and where such postponement
would not prevent the public interest being adequately
served: Provided, That in no case shall such regulations
apply to labeling which would not have complied with
the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30,
1906, as amended.
‘‘SEC. 2. (a) The provisions of section 8 [section 10 of
this title], paragraph fifth, under the heading ‘In the
case of food:’, of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30,
1906, as amended, and regulations promulgated there-
under, and all other provisions of such Act to the ex-
tent that they may relate to the enforcement of such
section 8 [section 10 of this title] and of such regula-
tions, shall remain in force until January 1, 1940.
‘‘(b) The provisions of such Act of June 30, 1906, as
amended, [sections 1 to 5, 7 to 15, and 372a of this title]
to the extent that they impose, or authorize the impo-
sition of, any requirement imposed by section 403(k) of
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [section
343(k) of this title], shall remain in force until January
1, 1940.
‘‘(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of
this Act, such section shall not apply—
‘‘(1) to the provisions of section 502(d) and (e) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [352(d), (e) of
this title], insofar as such provisions relate to any
substance named in section 8 [section 10 of this title],
paragraph second, under the heading ‘In the case of
drugs:’, of the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906, as
amended, or a derivative of any such substance; or
‘‘(2) to the provisions of section 502(b), (d), (e), (f),
(g), and (h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act [352(b), (d) to (h) of this title], insofar as such
provisions relate to drugs to which section 505 [355 of
this title] of such Act applies.’’
EFFECTIVE DATE
Act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, § 1002(a), formerly § 902(a), 52
Stat. 1059; renumbered § 1002(a), Pub. L. 111–31, div. A,
title I, § 101(b)(2), June 22, 2009, 123 Stat. 1784, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this chapter and repealing
sections 1 to 5 and 7 to 15 of this title], shall take effect
twelve months after the date of its enactment [June 25,
1938]. The Federal Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906,
as amended (U.S.C., 1934 ed., title 21, secs. 1–15), shall
remain in force until such effective date, and, except as
otherwise provided in this subsection, is hereby re-
pealed effective upon such date: Provided, That the pro-
visions of section 701 [section 371 of this title] shall be-
come effective on the enactment of this Act, and there-
after the Secretary is authorized hereby to (1) conduct
hearings and to promulgate regulations which shall be-
come effective on or after the effective date of this Act
as the Secretary shall direct, and (2) designate prior to
the effective date of this Act food having common or
usual names and exempt such food from the require-
ments of clause (2) of section 403(i) [section 343(i) of
this title] for a reasonable time to permit the formula-
tion, promulgation, and effective application of defini-
tions and standards of identity therefor as provided by
section 401 [section 341 of this title]: Provided further,
That sections 502(j), 505, and 601(a) [sections 352(j), 355,
361(a), respectively of this title], and all other provi-
sions of this Act to the extent that they may relate to
the enforcement of such sections, shall take effect on
the date of the enactment of this Act, except that in
the case of a cosmetic to which the proviso of section
601(a) [section 361(a) of this title], relates, such cos-
metic shall not, prior to the ninetieth day after such
date of enactment, be deemed adulterated by reason of
the failure of its label to bear the legend prescribed in
such proviso: Provided further, That the Act of March 4,
1923 (U.S.C., 1934 ed., title 21, sec. 6 [section 321a of this
title]; 42 Stat. 1500, ch. 268), defining butter and pro-
viding a standard therefor; the Act of July 24, 1919
(U.S.C., 1934 ed., title 21, sec. 10 [section 321b of this
title]; 41 Stat. 271, ch. 26], defining wrapped meats as in
package form; and the amendment to the Food and
Drugs Act, section 10A, approved August 27, 1935 (U.S.C.
1934 ed., Sup. III, title 21, sec. 14a [section 372a of this
title]) shall remain in force and effect and be applicable
to the provisions of this Act.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2023 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title III, § 2301(a), Sept. 30, 2023,
137 Stat. 86, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 1
(§§ 2301–2307) of subtitle A of title III of div. B of Pub.
L. 118–15, amending sections 379j–11 to 379j–13 of this
title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sec-
tions 379j–11 to 379j–13 of this title, and repealing provi-
sions set out as notes under sections 379j–12 and 379j–13
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Drug User Fee
Amendments of 2023’.’’
Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title III, § 2311(a), Sept. 30, 2023,
137 Stat. 90, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 2
(§§ 2311–2316) of subtitle A of title III of div. B of Pub.
L. 118–15, amending sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this
title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sec-
tions 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title, and repealing pro-
visions set out as notes under sections 379j–21 and
379j–22 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Ge-
neric Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2022 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title III, § 3001, Dec. 29, 2022,
136 Stat. 5807, provided that: ‘‘This title [see Tables for
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classification] may be cited as the ‘Food and Drug Om-
nibus Reform Act of 2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title III, § 3501, Dec. 29, 2022,
136 Stat. 5847, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle E
(§§ 3501–3508), enacting sections 364 to 364j of this title,
amending sections 331, 361, 362, 374, and 381 of this title,
and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
331, 364, 364d, and 364e of this title] may be cited as the
‘Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–180, div. F, § 1, Sept. 30, 2022, 136 Stat. 2139,
provided that: ‘‘This division [see Tables for classifica-
tion] may be cited as the ‘FDA User Fee Reauthoriza-
tion Act of 2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–180, div. F, title I, § 1001(a), Sept. 30, 2022,
136 Stat. 2140, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sec-
tions 379g, 379h, and 379h–2 of this title, enacting notes
set out under sections 379g and 379h–2 of this title, and
repealing notes set out under sections 379g and 379h–2 of
this title] may be cited as the ‘Prescription Drug User
Fee Amendments of 2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–180, div. F, title II, § 2001(a), Sept. 30, 2022,
136 Stat. 2147, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sec-
tions 360d, 360m, and 379i to 379j–1 of this title, enacting
notes set out under sections 360d, 379i, and 379j–1 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
sections 379i and 379j–1 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–180, div. F, title III, § 3001(a), Sept. 30, 2022,
136 Stat. 2155, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sec-
tions 379j–42 and 379j–43 of this title, enacting provi-
sions set out as notes under sections 379j–41 and 379j–43
of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes
under sections 379j–41 and 379j–43 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of
2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–180, div. F, title IV, § 4001(a), Sept. 30, 2022,
136 Stat. 2160, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sec-
tions 379j–51 to 379j–53 of this title, enacting provisions
set out as notes under sections 379j–51 and 379j–53 of
this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes
under sections 379j–51 and 379j–53 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of
2022’.’’
Pub. L. 117–101, § 1, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 47, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 379dd of this title
and section 290b of Title 42, The Public Health and Wel-
fare] may be cited as the ‘Supporting the Foundation
for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-
Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administra-
tion Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2021 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–79, § 1, Dec. 23, 2021, 135 Stat. 1533, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 360ee–1 of this title,
section 280g–7b of Title 42, The Public Health and Wel-
fare, and provisions set out as notes under sections
360aa and 360ee of this title] may be cited as the ‘Accel-
erating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act’.’’
Pub. L. 117–11, § 1, Apr. 23, 2021, 135 Stat. 262, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 321 of this title and
enacting provisions set out as a note under section 321
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Food Allergy Safety,
Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021’ or the
‘FASTER Act of 2021’.’’
Pub. L. 116–304, § 1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4915, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 321 and 381 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Safeguarding Therapeutics
Act’.’’
Pub. L. 116–290, § 1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4889, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 355 of this title and
enacting provisions set out as a note under section 355
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Orange Book Trans-
parency Act of 2020’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2018 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 115–271, § 1(a), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 3894, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification]
may be cited as the ‘Substance Use–Disorder Preven-
tion that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for
Patients and Communities Act’ or the ‘SUPPORT for
Patients and Communities Act’.’’
Pub. L. 115–271, title III, § 3011, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat.
3935,
provided
that:
‘‘This
chapter
[chapter
2
(§§ 3011–3014) of subtitle A of title III of Pub. L. 115–271,
enacting sections 360bbb–8d and 384f of this title,
amending sections 331 and 381 of this title, and enacting
provisions set out as a note under section 331 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Stop Counterfeit Drugs by
Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now Act’ or
the ‘SCREEN Act’.’’
Pub. L. 115–271, title III, § 3021, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat.
3938, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 3 (§§ 3021,
3022) of subtitle A of title III of Pub. L. 115–271, enact-
ing section 384g of this title and amending sections 331,
335a, and 381 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stop Il-
licit Drug Importation Act of 2018’.’’
Pub. L. 115–271, title III, § 3031, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat.
3940, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 4 (§§ 3031,
3032) of subtitle A of title III of Pub. L. 115–271, amend-
ing section 355–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Se-
curing Opioids and Unused Narcotics with Deliberate
Disposal and Packaging Act of 2018’ or the ‘SOUND Dis-
posal and Packaging Act’.’’
Pub. L. 115–234, § 1, Aug. 14, 2018, 132 Stat. 2427, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 348, 352, 360b,
360ccc, 360ccc–1, 379j–11 to 379j–13, 379–21, 379j–22, and
2102 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes
under this section and sections 348, 352, 360b, 360ccc–1,
379j–11 to 379j–13, 379j–21, and 379j–22 of this title, and
repealing provisions set out as notes under sections
379j–12, 379j–13, 379j–21, and 379j–22 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug
User Fee Amendments of 2018’.’’
Pub. L. 115–234, title I, § 101(a), Aug. 14, 2018, 132 Stat.
2428, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–11 to 379j–13 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–11 to 379j–13 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
sections 379j–12 and 379j–13 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018’.’’
Pub. L. 115–234, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 14, 2018, 132 Stat.
2432, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of
2018’.’’
Pub. L. 115–176, § 1, May 30, 2018, 132 Stat. 1372, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 360bbb–0a of
this title and provisions set out as a note under section
360bbb–0a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Trickett
Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Mat-
thew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2017 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 115–52, § 1, Aug. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 1005, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification]
may be cited as the ‘FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017’.’’
Pub. L. 115–52, title I, § 101(a), Aug. 18, 2017, 131 Stat.
1006, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections 379h,
379h–2, and 379j–12 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379g and 379h–2 of this title,
and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections
379g and 379h–2 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Pre-
scription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017’.’’
Pub. L. 115–52, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 18, 2017, 131 Stat.
1013, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections 360d,
360e, 360m, 379d–3, 379i, 379j, 379j–1, and 379k–1 of this
title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sec-
tions 379i and 379j–1 of this title, and repealing provi-
sions set out as a note under section 379i of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Medical Device User Fee Amend-
ments of 2017’.’’
Pub. L. 115–52, title III, § 301(a), Aug. 18, 2017, 131 Stat.
1020, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–41 to 379j–43 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–41 and 379j–43 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
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sections 379j–41 and 379j–43 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017’.’’
Pub. L. 115–52, title IV, § 401(a), Aug. 18, 2017, 131 Stat.
1028, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–51 to 379j–53 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–51 and 379j–53 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
sections 379j–51 and 379j–53 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2017’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2016 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 114–229, § 1, Sept. 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 943, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 360ff of this
title and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 360ff of this title] may be cited as the ‘Advanc-
ing Hope Act of 2016’.’’
Pub. L. 114–146, § 1, Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 357, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 360n of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Pri-
ority Review Voucher Program Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2015 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 114–114, § 1, Dec. 28, 2015, 129 Stat. 3129, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 331 of this title
and enacting provisions set out as notes under section
331 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Microbead-Free
Waters Act of 2015’.’’
Pub. L. 114–89, § 1, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 698, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 355, 360b, 360ccc to
360ccc–2, 811, 823, and 953 of this title, section 156 of
Title 35, Patents, and section 262 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Improving
Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies
Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2014 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 113–233, § 1, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2127, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 360n of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Adding Ebola to the FDA
Priority Review Voucher Program Act’.’’
Pub. L. 113–195, § 1, Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2035, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting part I of subchapter V
of this chapter and provisions set out as a note under
section 360fff of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sun-
screen Innovation Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2013 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 113–54, § 1, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 587, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting part H of subchapter V and
subpart 9 of part C of subchapter VII of this chapter
and sections 353a–1 and 353b of this title, amending sec-
tions 331, 333, 352 to 353a, 353b, 353c, and 360eee–1 of this
title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
this section and sections 331, 333, and 353 of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Drug Quality and Security Act’.’’
Pub. L. 113–54, title I, § 101, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 587,
provided that: ‘‘This Act [probably means ‘‘This title’’,
enacting subpart 9 of part C of subchapter VII of this
chapter and sections 353a–1 and 353b of this title,
amending sections 331, 352, 353a, 353b, and 353c of this
title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
this section and section 331 of this title] may be cited
as the ‘Compounding Quality Act’.’’
Pub. L. 113–54, title II, § 201, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 599,
provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting part H of sub-
chapter V of this chapter, amending sections 331, 333,
352, 353, and 360eee–1 of this title, and enacting provi-
sions set out as notes under sections 331, 333, and 353 of
this title] may be cited as the ‘Drug Supply Chain Se-
curity Act’.’’
Pub. L. 113–14, § 1, June 13, 2013, 127 Stat. 451, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 379j–11 to 379j–13,
379j–21, and 379j–22 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under this section and sections 379j–11 to
379j–13, 379j–21, and 379j–22 of this title, and repealing
provisions set out as notes under sections 379j–11,
379j–21, and 379j–22 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Reau-
thorization Act of 2013’.’’
Pub. L. 113–14, title I, § 101(a), June 13, 2013, 127 Stat.
451, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–11 to 379j–13 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–11 to 379j–13 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
section 379j–11 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal
Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013’.’’
Pub. L. 113–14, title II, § 201(a), June 13, 2013, 127 Stat.
464, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections
379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this
title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of
2013’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2012 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 112–193, § 1, Oct. 5, 2012, 126 Stat. 1443, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 352, 379j, and 379j–42
of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note
under section 379j–42 of this title] may be cited as the
‘FDA User Fee Corrections Act of 2012’.’’
Pub. L. 112–144, § 1, July 9, 2012, 126 Stat. 993, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be
cited as the ‘Food and Drug Administration Safety and
Innovation Act’.’’
Pub. L. 112–144, title I, § 101(a), July 9, 2012, 126 Stat.
996, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections 379g,
379h, and 379h–2 of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379g and 379h–2 of this title,
and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections
379g and 379h–2 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Pre-
scription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012’.’’
Pub. L. 112–144, title II, § 201(a), July 9, 2012, 126 Stat.
1002, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 379d–3
of this title, amending sections 360e, 379i, 379j, and
379j–1 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes
under section 379i of this title, and repealing provisions
set out as notes under section 379i of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Medical Device User Fee Amendments of
2012’.’’
Pub. L. 112–144, title III, § 301(a), July 9, 2012, 126 Stat.
1008, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections 379d–4
and 379j–41 to 379j–43 of this title, amending sections 352
and 379d–3 of this title, and enacting provisions set out
as notes under sections 379j–41 and 379j–43 of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Generic Drug User Fee Amend-
ments of 2012’.’’
Pub. L. 112–144, title IV, § 401(a), July 9, 2012, 126 Stat.
1026, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections
379j–51 to 379j–53 of this title, amending sections 379d–4
and 379g of this title, and enacting provisions set out as
notes under sections 379g, 379j–51, and 379j–53 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Biosimilar User Fee Act of
2012’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2009 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–31, div. A, § 1(a), June 22, 2009, 123 Stat.
1776, provided that: ‘‘This division [enacting subchapter
IX of this chapter, amending sections 321, 331, 333, 334,
355, 360m, 372 to 374, 375, 379a, 381, 391 to 393, 394 to 399a,
and 679 of this title and sections 1333, 1334, 4402, 4406,
and 4408 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacting pro-
visions set out as notes under sections 331, 333, 387, and
387c of this title and sections 1333 and 4402 of Title 15,
and amending provisions set out as notes under this
section and section 392 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control
Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–316, title I, § 101(a), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat.
3509, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 379j–13
of this title, amending sections 360b, 379j–11, and 379j–12
of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes
under sections 360b and 379j–11 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of
2008’.’’
Pub. L. 110–316, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat.
3515, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections
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379j–21 and 379j–22 of this title, amending sections 379k,
379l, and 379o of this title, and enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 379j–21 and 379j–22 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Generic Drug User
Fee Act of 2008’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–85, § 1, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat. 823, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting part I of subchapter VII of
this chapter, chapter 26 of this title, sections 350f, 353b,
355–1, 355d, 355e, 360a, 360e–1, 360n, 360bbb–5, 360bbb–6,
379d–1, 379d–2, 379h–1, 379h–2, 379j–1, and 399a of this
title, and section 247d–5a of Title 42, The Public Health
and Welfare, amending sections 321, 331, 333, 334, 352,
355, 355a, 355c, 360, 360e, 360i, 360j, 360l, 360m, 360ee, 374,
379g, 379h, 379i, 379j, 379j–11, 379l, 381, and 393a of this
title and sections 247d–3b, 262, 282, 283, 283a–2, 283a–3,
284m, 285g–10, 288–6, and 290b of Title 42, enacting provi-
sions set out as notes under this section and sections
331, 350f, 352, 355, 355a, 355c, 360j, 379g, 379h, 379h–2, 379i,
and 2110 of this title and section 282 of Title 42, and
amending provisions set out as notes under section
284m of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Food and Drug
Administration Amendments Act of 2007’.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title I, § 101(a), Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
825, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections 379h–1
and 379h–2 of this title, amending sections 379g, 379h,
and 379j–11 of this title, and enacting provisions set out
as notes under sections 379g, 379h, and 379h–2 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Prescription Drug User Fee
Amendments of 2007’.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title II, § 201(a), Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
842, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 379j–1
of this title, amending sections 333, 360, 360i, 360m, 374,
379i, and 379j of this title, and enacting provisions set
out as notes under section 379i of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Medical Device User Fee Amendments of
2007’.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title III, § 301, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
859, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 360e–1
of this title, amending sections 360j, 360l, and 393a of
this title and section 282 of Title 42, The Public Health
and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 360j of this title and section 282 of Title 42, and
amending provisions set out as a note under section
284m of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Pediatric Medical
Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007’.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title IV, § 401, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
866, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 355d of
this title, amending section 355c of this title, and en-
acting provisions set out as a note under section 355c of
this title] may be cited as the ‘Pediatric Research Eq-
uity Act of 2007’.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title V, § 501, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
876, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending section 355a of
this title and sections 284m, 285g–10, 288–6, and 290b of
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting pro-
visions set out as a note under section 355a of this title,
and amending provisions set out as a note under sec-
tion 284m of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Best Pharma-
ceuticals for Children Act of 2007’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2006 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 109–462, § 1, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3469, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 379aa and
379aa–1 of this title, amending sections 331, 343, 352, and
381 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as
notes under sections 331, 343, 352, 379aa, and 381 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Dietary Supplement and
Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2005 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 109–59, title VII, § 7201, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat.
1911,
provided
that:
‘‘This
subtitle
[subtitle
B
(§§ 7201–7204) of title VII of Pub. L. 109–59, enacting sec-
tion 350e of this title, amending sections 331, 342, and
373 of this title and section 5701 of Title 49, Transpor-
tation, omitting sections 5702 to 5714 of Title 49, and en-
acting provisions set out as a note under section 331 of
this title] may be cited as the ‘Sanitary Food Transpor-
tation Act of 2005’.’’
Pub. L. 109–43, § 1, Aug. 1, 2005, 119 Stat. 439, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 352 and 379j of this
title, enacting provisions set out as a note under sec-
tion 352 of this title, and amending provisions set out
as notes under sections 352 and 379i of this title] may
be cited as the ‘Medical Device User Fee Stabilization
Act of 2005’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2004 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 108–282, title I, § 101, Aug. 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 891,
provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections 360ccc to
360ccc–2 of this title, amending sections 321, 331, 352,
353, 354, and 360b of this title, enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 360ccc and 393 of this title,
and amending provisions set out as a note under sec-
tion 360b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Minor Use
and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004’.’’
Pub. L. 108–282, title II, § 201, Aug. 2, 2004, 118 Stat.
905, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 374a of
this title and section 242r of Title 42, The Public Health
and Welfare, amending sections 321, 343, and 343–1 of
this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes
under sections 321 and 343 of this title and sections 243
and 300d–2 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Food Aller-
gen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004’.’’
Pub. L. 108–214, § 1, Apr. 1, 2004, 118 Stat. 572, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 331, 352, 360, 360e,
374, 379i, and 379j of this title and provisions set out as
notes under sections 352, 360l, and 379j of this title] may
be cited as the ‘Medical Devices Technical Corrections
Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2003 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 108–155, § 1, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1936, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 355c of this title,
amending sections 355, 355a, and 355b of this title and
sections 262 and 284m of Title 42, The Public Health and
Welfare, enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 355c of this title, and amending provisions set
out as notes under section 355a of this title and section
284m of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Pediatric Re-
search Equity Act of 2003’.’’
Pub. L. 108–130, § 1, Nov. 18, 2003, 117 Stat. 1361, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 379j–11 and
379j–12 of this title and provisions set out as notes
under section 379j–11 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2002 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 107–281, § 1, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1992, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 360cc and
360ee of this title and enacting provisions set out as a
note under section 360ee of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of
2002’.’’
Pub. L. 107–250, § 1(a), Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1588, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 379i and 379j of
this title and section 289g–3 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare, amending sections 321, 331, 333,
335a, 352, 353, 360, 360c, 360e, 360m, and 374 of this title,
and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
352, 360e, 360j, 360l, 379i, and 379j of this title and section
289g–3 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Medical Device
User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002’.’’
Pub. L. 107–188, title V, § 501, June 12, 2002, 116 Stat.
687, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 501–509)
of title V of Pub. L. 107–188, amending sections 356b,
379g, and 379h of this title and enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 356b and 379g of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Prescription Drug User Fee
Amendments of 2002’.’’
Pub. L. 107–109, § 1, Jan. 4, 2002, 115 Stat. 1408, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 355b and 393a of this
title and section 284m of Title 42, The Public Health
and Welfare, amending sections 321, 355, 355a, and 379h
of this title and sections 282, 284k, 284l, 285a–2, and 290b
of Title 42, and enacting provisions set out as notes
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under sections 355 and 355a of this title and sections
284m and 289 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Best Phar-
maceuticals for Children Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2000 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title VII, § 745(a)], Oct. 28, 2000,
114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–35, provided that: ‘‘This section
[enacting section 384 of this title, amending sections
331, 333, and 381 of this title, and enacting provisions set
out as a note under section 384 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Medicine Equity and Drug Safety Act of
2000’.’’
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title VII, § 746(a)], Oct. 28, 2000,
114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–40, provided that: ‘‘This section
[amending section 381 of this title and enacting provi-
sions set out as a note under section 381 of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Prescription Drug Import Fairness
Act of 2000’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105–324, § 1, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3035, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 321 and 346a
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Antimicrobial Regu-
lation Technical Corrections Act of 1998’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105–115, § 1(a), Nov. 21, 1997, 111 Stat. 2296, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 343–3, 353a,
355a, 356 to 356c, 360m, 360aaa to 360aaa–6, 360bbb to
360bbb–2, 379k, 379l, 379o, 379r, 379s, 379v, 396, and 397 of
this title and sections 247b–8 and 299a–3 of Title 42, The
Public Health and Welfare, amending sections 321, 331,
334, 335a, 343, 348, 351 to 353, 355, 360, 360b to 360e, 360g,
360i, 360j, 360l, 360aa to 360cc, 360ee, 371, 374, 379a, 379g,
379h, 381 to 383, 393, and 802 of this title, section 45C of
Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, section 156 of Title 35,
Patents, section 8126 of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits, and
sections 262, 263a, and 282 of Title 42, repealing sections
356 and 357 of this title, and enacting provisions set out
as notes under sections 321, 348, 351, 352, 353a, 355 to
356b, 360i, 360l, 360m, 360aaa, 371, 379g, 379h, 379k, and 393
of this title and sections 247b–8 and 282 of Title 42] may
be cited as the ‘Food and Drug Administration Mod-
ernization Act of 1997’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1996 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 104–250, § 1(a), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3151, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 354 of this title,
amending sections 331, 353, and 360b of this title, and
enacting provisions set out as notes under section 360b
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Drug Avail-
ability Act of 1996’.’’
Pub. L. 104–170, title IV, § 401(a), Aug. 3, 1996, 110 Stat.
1513, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending sections 321,
331, 333, 342, and 346a of this title] may be cited as the
‘Food Quality Protection Act of 1996’.’’
[Another ‘‘Food Quality Protection Act of 1996’’, was
enacted by Pub. L. 104–170, § 1, 110 Stat. 1489, which is
set out as a note under section 136 of Title 7, Agri-
culture.]
Pub. L. 104–134, title II, § 2101(a), Apr. 26, 1996, 110
Stat. 1321–313, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 1A
(§§ 2101–2105) of title II of Pub. L. 104–134, enacting sec-
tion 382 of this title and amending sections 331 and 381
of this title and section 262 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘FDA Export
Reform and Enhancement Act of 1996’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1994 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 103–417, § 1(a), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4325, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 343–2 and 350b
of this title and section 287c–11 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare, amending sections 321, 331, 342, 343,
and 350 of this title and section 281 of Title 42, and en-
acting provisions set out as notes under sections 321
and 343 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dietary Sup-
plement Health and Education Act of 1994’.’’
Pub. L. 103–396, § 1, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4153, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 331, 343–1,
360b, and 371 of this title and enacting provisions set
out as notes under section 360b of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification
Act of 1994’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1993 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 103–80, § 1, Aug. 13, 1993, 107 Stat. 773, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 321, 331 to 333, 334,
335b, 341 to 343, 346a, 350a, 352, 355 to 358, 360b to 360e,
360i, 360cc, 360hh to 360ss, 361, 371, 372, 373, 374, 376, 379e,
and 381 of this title and section 263b of Title 42, The
Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set
out as a note under section 343 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Nutrition Labeling and Education Act
Amendments of 1993’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1992 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 102–571, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat.
4491, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting sections 379g
and 379h of this title, transferring sections 372a, 376,
and 379c of this title to sections 376, 379e and 379f, re-
spectively, of this title, amending sections 321, 331, 342,
343, 346a, 351, 352, 360j, 361, 362, 453, 601, and 1033 of this
title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section
379g of this title, and amending provisions set out as
notes under sections 343 and 343–1 of this title] may be
cited as the ‘Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992’.’’
Pub. L. 102–571, title II, § 201, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat.
4500, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 343 and 393 of this title and
amending provisions set out as notes under sections 343
and 343–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dietary
Supplement Act of 1992’.’’
Pub. L. 102–353, § 1(a), Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 941, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 333, 353, and
381 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a
note under section 353 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Prescription Drug Amendments of 1992’.’’
Pub. L. 102–300, § 1(a), June 16, 1992, 106 Stat. 238, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 321, 331, 334,
346a, 352, 353, 356, 357, 360c, 360d, 360g to 360i, 360l,
360mm, 371 to 372a, 376, and 381 of this title and section
262 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare and en-
acting and amending provisions set out as notes under
section 360i of this title] may be cited as the ‘Medical
Device Amendments of 1992’.’’
Pub. L. 102–282, § 1(a), May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 149, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 335a to 335c of
this title, amending sections 321, 336, 337, and 355 of this
title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 335a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Generic
Drug Enforcement Act of 1992’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 101–635, § 1(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4583, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 379b to 379d
and 394 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Food and Drug
Administration Revitalization Act’.’’
Pub. L. 101–629, § 1(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4511, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 360l and 383 of
this title, amending sections 321, 333, 351, 353, and 360c
to 360j of this title and sections 263b to 263n of Title 42,
The Public Health and Welfare, redesignating sections
263b to 263n of Title 42 as sections 360gg to 360ss of this
title, repealing section 263b of Title 42, and enacting
provisions set out as notes under sections 333, 360c, 360i,
360j, 360hh and 383 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990’.’’
Pub. L. 101–535, § 1(a), Nov. 8, 1990, 104 Stat. 2353, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 343–1 of this
title, amending sections 321, 337, 343, 345, and 371 of this
title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
sections 343 and 343–1 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1988 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 100–670, § 1(a), Nov. 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 3971, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 321, 353, and
360b of this title, section 2201 of Title 28, Judiciary and
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Judicial Procedure, and sections 156 and 271 of Title 35,
Patents, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 360b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Generic
Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act’.’’
Pub. L. 100–607, title V, § 501, Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat.
3120, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 393 of
this title, amending sections 5315 and 5316 of Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees, and enacting
provisions set out as notes under section 393 of this
title] may be cited as the ‘Food and Drug Administra-
tion Act of 1988’.’’
Pub. L. 100–293, § 1(a), Apr. 22, 1988, 102 Stat. 95, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 331, 333, 353,
and 381 of this title and enacting provisions set out as
notes under section 353 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987’.’’
Pub. L. 100–290, § 1, Apr. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 90, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 360bb and 360ee of
this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 360aa of this title, and amending provisions set
out as a note under section 236 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Orphan Drug
Amendments of 1988’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 99–660, title I, § 101(a), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat.
3743, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting section 382 of
this title, amending sections 241 and 262 of Title 42, The
Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set
out as notes under section 333 of this title and section
262 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Drug Export
Amendments Act of 1986’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1985 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 99–91, § 1, Aug. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 387, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 360aa to 360cc, and
360ee of this title, and sections 295g–1 and 6022 of Title
42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provi-
sions set out as notes under section 360aa of this title
and section 236 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Orphan
Drug Amendments of 1985’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 98–417, § 1, Sept. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 1585, pro-
vided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting section 156 of Title 35,
Patents, amending sections 355 and 360cc of this title,
sections 68b, 68c, and 70b of Title 15, Commerce and
Trade, section 2201 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure, and sections 271 and 282 of Title 35, and en-
acting provisions set out as notes under section 355 of
this title and section 68b of Title 15] may be cited as
the ‘Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restora-
tion Act of 1984’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1983 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 98–22, § 1, Apr. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 173, provided:
‘‘That this Act [amending provisions set out as a note
under section 348 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sac-
charin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1983’.’’
Pub. L. 97–414, § 1(a), Jan. 4, 1983, 96 Stat. 2049, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting part B of subchapter V
of chapter 9 of this title, section 44H of Title 26, Inter-
nal Revenue Code, section 155 of Title 35, Patents, and
sections 236, 255, and 298b–4 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare, amending sections 1274, 1472, 2055,
2060, 2064, 2068, and 2080 of Title 15, Commerce and
Trade, section 904 of this title, sections 280C and 6096 of
Title 26, and sections 209, 231, 242k, 242m, 243, 254c, 254j,
254m, 254o, 254p, 256, 294j, 295g–1, 295g–4, 295h, 295h–1a,
297–1, 300, 300a–1, 300a–3, 300b, 300e–1, 300m, 300n–5,
300q–2, 300u–5, 300w–3, 300x–1, 300x–4, 300y–11, 4577, and
4588 of Title 42, enacting provisions set out as notes
under section 360aa of this title, section 44H of Title 26,
and sections 241, 255, 287i, and 300x–1 of Title 42, and re-
pealing provisions set out as a note under section
300t–11 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Orphan Drug
Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 97–42, § 1, Aug. 14, 1981, 95 Stat. 946, provided:
‘‘That this Act [amending provisions set out as a note
under section 348 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sac-
charin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1981’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1980 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 96–359, § 1, Sept. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1190, pro-
vided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting section 350a of this
title, amending sections 321, 331, 374, 830, 841 to 843, and
873 of this title, and enacting a provision set out as a
note under section 350a of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Infant Formula Act of 1980’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1977 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 95–203, § 1, Nov. 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 1451, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting section 343a of this title,
amending sections 321 and 343 of this title, enacting
provisions set out as notes under sections 343 and 348 of
this title, and amending provisions set out as notes
under sections 218 and 289l–1 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Saccharin
Study and Labeling Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1976 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 94–295, § 1(a), May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 539, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 360c to 360k,
379, and 379a of this title and section 3512 of Title 42,
The Public Health and Welfare, and amending sections
321, 331, 334, 351, 352, 358, 360, 374, 379e, and 381 of this
title and section 55 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade]
may be cited as the ‘Medical Device Amendments of
1976’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1972 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 92–387, § 1, Aug. 16, 1972, 86 Stat. 559, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 331, 335, and 360 of
this title and enacting provisions set out as notes
under section 360 of this title] may be cited as the
‘Drug Listing Act of 1972’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1968 AMENDMENTS
Pub. L. 90–602, § 1, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1173, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [enacting provisions now comprising
part C (§§ 360hh–360ss) of subchapter III of this chapter
and provisions set out as notes under section 360hh of
this title] may be cited as the ‘Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968’.’’
Pub. L. 90–399, § 1, July 13, 1968, 82 Stat. 342, provided:
‘‘That this Act [enacting section 360b of this title,
amending sections 321, 331, 342, 351, 352, 357, 381, and 392
of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note
under section 360b of this title] may be cited as the
‘Animal Drug Amendments of 1968’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1965 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 89–74, § 1, July 15, 1965, 79 Stat. 226, provided:
‘‘That this Act [amending sections 321, 331, 333, 334, 360,
and 372 of this title and section 1114 of Title 18, Crimes
and Criminal Procedure, and enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 321 and 352 of this title]
may be cited as the ‘Drug Abuse Control Amendments
of 1965’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1962 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 87–781, § 1, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 780, provided
in part that such Act [enacting sections 358 to 360 of
this title, amending sections 321, 331, 332, 348, 351 to 353,
355, 357, 372, 374, 379e, and 381 of this title, and enacting
provisions set out as notes under sections 321, 331, 332,
352, 355, 358, 360, and 374 of this title] may be cited as
the ‘Drug Amendments of 1962’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1960 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 86–618, § 1, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 397, provided:
‘‘That this Act [amending sections 321, 331, 333, 342, 346,
351, 352, 361, 362, 371, and 379e of this title, repealing sec-
tions 354 and 364 of this title, and enacting notes set
out under this section] may be cited as the ‘Color Addi-
tive Amendments of 1960’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 1958 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 85–929, § 1, Sept. 6, 1958, 72 Stat. 1784, provided:
‘‘That this Act [amending sections 321, 331, 342, 346, 348
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1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Pharmacopeia,’’.
of this title and section 210 of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as
notes under sections 321, 342, and 451 of this title] may
be cited as the ‘Food Additives Amendment of 1958’.’’
SEVERABILITY
Pub. L. 113–54, title I, § 106(b), Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat.
598, provided that: ‘‘If any provision of this Act [see
Short Title of 2013 Amendment note above] (including
the amendments made by this Act) is declared uncon-
stitutional, or the applicability of this Act (including
the amendments made by this Act) to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of
the remainder of this Act (including the amendments
made by this Act) and the applicability thereof to other
persons and circumstances shall not be affected.’’
Pub. L. 110–85, title XI, § 1105, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
975, provided that: ‘‘If any provision of this Act [see
Short Title of 2007 Amendment note above], an amend-
ment made [by] this Act, or the application of such pro-
vision or amendment to any person or circumstance is
held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act,
the amendments made by this Act, and the application
of the provisions of such to any person or cir-
cumstances shall not be affected thereby.’’
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Federal Hazardous Substances Act as not modifying
this chapter, see Pub. L. 86–613, § 18, July 12, 1960, 74
Stat. 380, set out as an Effect Upon Federal and State
Laws note under section 1261 of Title 15, Commerce and
Trade.
SUBCHAPTER II—DEFINITIONS
§ 321. Definitions; generally
For the purposes of this chapter—
(a)(1) The term ‘‘State’’, except as used in the
last sentence of section 372(a) of this title,
means any State or Territory of the United
States, the District of Columbia, and the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico.
(2) The term ‘‘Territory’’ means any Territory
or possession of the United States, including the
District of Columbia, and excluding the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone.
(b) The term ‘‘interstate commerce’’ means (1)
commerce between any State or Territory and
any place outside thereof, and (2) commerce
within the District of Columbia or within any
other Territory not organized with a legislative
body.
(c) The term ‘‘Department’’ means Depart-
ment of Health and Human Services.
(d) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Health and Human Services.
(e) The term ‘‘person’’ includes individual,
partnership, corporation, and association.
(f) The term ‘‘food’’ means (1) articles used for
food or drink for man or other animals, (2) chew-
ing gum, and (3) articles used for components of
any such article.
(g)(1) The term ‘‘drug’’ means (A) articles rec-
ognized in the official United States Pharma-
copoeia,1 official Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia
of the United States, or official National For-
mulary, or any supplement to any of them; and
(B) articles intended for use in the diagnosis,
cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of
disease in man or other animals; and (C) articles
(other than food) intended to affect the struc-
ture or any function of the body of man or other
animals; and (D) articles intended for use as a
component of any article specified in clause (A),
(B), or (C). A food or dietary supplement for
which a claim, subject to sections 343(r)(1)(B)
and 343(r)(3) of this title or sections 343(r)(1)(B)
and 343(r)(5)(D) of this title, is made in accord-
ance with the requirements of section 343(r) of
this title is not a drug solely because the label
or the labeling contains such a claim. A food, di-
etary ingredient, or dietary supplement for
which a truthful and not misleading statement
is made in accordance with section 343(r)(6) of
this title is not a drug under clause (C) solely
because the label or the labeling contains such
a statement.
(2) The term ‘‘counterfeit drug’’ means a drug
which, or the container or labeling of which,
without authorization, bears the trademark,
trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint,
or device, or any likeness thereof, of a drug
manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor
other than the person or persons who in fact
manufactured, processed, packed, or distributed
such drug and which thereby falsely purports or
is represented to be the product of, or to have
been packed or distributed by, such other drug
manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.
(h)(1) The term ‘‘device’’ (except when used in
paragraph (n) of this section and in sections
331(i), 343(f), 352(c), and 362(c) of this title) means
an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine,
contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other
similar or related article, including any compo-
nent, part, or accessory, which is—
(A) recognized in the official National For-
mulary, or the United States Pharmacopeia,
or any supplement to them,
(B) intended for use in the diagnosis of dis-
ease or other conditions, or in the cure, miti-
gation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in
man or other animals, or
(C) intended to affect the structure or any
function of the body of man or other animals,
and
which does not achieve its primary intended
purposes through chemical action within or on
the body of man or other animals and which is
not dependent upon being metabolized for the
achievement of its primary intended purposes.
The term ‘‘device’’ does not include software
functions excluded pursuant to section 360j(o) of
this title.
(2) The term ‘‘counterfeit device’’ means a de-
vice which, or the container, packaging, or la-
beling of which, without authorization, bears a
trademark, trade name, or other identifying
mark or imprint, or any likeness thereof, or is
manufactured using a design, of a device manu-
facturer, processor, packer, or distributor other
than the person or persons who in fact manufac-
tured, processed, packed, or distributed such de-
vice and which thereby falsely purports or is
represented to be the product of, or to have been
packed or distributed by, such other device man-
ufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.
(i) The term ‘‘cosmetic’’ means (1) articles in-
tended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or
sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise ap-
plied to the human body or any part thereof for
cleansing,
beautifying,
promoting
attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and
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