21 CFR § 1.378 General Enforcement Regulations

§ 1.378 What criteria does FDA use to order a detention?

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An officer or qualified employee of FDA may order the detention of any article of food that is found during an inspection, examination, or investigation under the act if the officer or qualified employee has reason to believe that the article of food is adulterated or misbranded.

[76 FR 25541, May 5, 2011]

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