7 USC 1639a - Applicability

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1639a.

Applicability

(a)

In general

(b)

Application of definition

(c)

Application to foods

This subchapter shall apply only to a food subject to—

(1)

the labeling requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); or

(2)

the labeling requirements under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) only if—

(A)

the most predominant ingredient of the food would independently be subject to the labeling requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); or

(B)

(i)

the most predominant ingredient of the food is broth, stock, water, or a similar solution; and

(ii)

the second-most predominant ingredient of the food would independently be subject to the labeling requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 292, as added Pub. L. 114–216, § 1, July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 834.)

cite as: 7 USC 1639a