Compulsory Inspection of Poultry and Poultry Products: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of ..., 84-2 on S. 3588 ... and S. 3983 ..., June 18, 19, and 26, 1956

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Page 58 - The law defines a cosmetic as misbranded: if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; if it is in package form, unless it bears a label containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure or numerical count...
Page 27 - When construing and enforcing the provisions of this Act, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by...
Page 151 - ... no such meat or meat food products shall be sold or offered for sale by any person, firm or corporation in interstate or foreign commerce under any false or deceptive name; but established trade name or names which are usual to such products and which are not false and deceptive and which shall be approved by the Secretary of Agriculture are permitted.
Page 30 - A food shall be deemed to be adulterated — (a) (1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance such food shall not be considered adulterated under this clause if the quantity of such substance in such food does not ordinarily render it injurious to health...
Page 147 - If any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted therefrom; or (2) if any substance has been substituted wholly or in part therefor; or (3) if damage or inferiority has been concealed in any manner; or (4) if any substance has been added thereto or mixed or packed therewith so as to increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its quality or strength or make it appear better or of greater value than it is.
Page 29 - That all charges for storage, cartage, and labor on goods which are refused admission or delivery shall be paid by the owner or consignee, and in default of such payment shall constitute a lien against any future importation made by such owner or consignee. SEC. 12. That the term "Territory" as used in this Act shall include the insular possessions of the United States. The word "person...

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