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January 22, 1920
The Newark Journal
Newark, Independence County, Arkansas
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Explanation of the federal food and drugs act's scope: it applies only to interstate, import, export, or D.C./territory shipments, not intrastate consumption. Definitions of 'food' and 'drug' provided, including water as food.
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SCOPE OF FOOD LAW
Misunderstanding as to Application of Act.
Does Not Affect Foods or Drugs Consumed in State Where Manufactured.
Washington.—The federal food and drugs act does not apply, as many people suppose, to foods and drugs which are manufactured and produced in one state and not thereafter shipped out of that state, that is, that are consumed within the state where produced. Such foods and drugs are subject to state laws.
The provisions of the federal food and drugs act do apply to the foods and drugs which (1) are shipped or delivered for shipment from any state or territory or the District of Columbia into any other state or territory or the District of Columbia; (2) are shipped or delivered for shipment from any state or territory or the District of Columbia to any foreign country; (3) are being imported into the United States; or (4) are manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States.
The words "food" and "drug" as defined in the federal food and drugs act have a somewhat different meaning from the popular understanding of those terms. For instance, water under the food and drugs act is classed as food. The term "food" includes all articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed or compound. The term "drug" includes all medicines and preparations recognized in the United States pharmacopoeia or national formulary for internal or external use, and any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease of either man or the animals.
Misunderstanding as to Application of Act.
Does Not Affect Foods or Drugs Consumed in State Where Manufactured.
Washington.—The federal food and drugs act does not apply, as many people suppose, to foods and drugs which are manufactured and produced in one state and not thereafter shipped out of that state, that is, that are consumed within the state where produced. Such foods and drugs are subject to state laws.
The provisions of the federal food and drugs act do apply to the foods and drugs which (1) are shipped or delivered for shipment from any state or territory or the District of Columbia into any other state or territory or the District of Columbia; (2) are shipped or delivered for shipment from any state or territory or the District of Columbia to any foreign country; (3) are being imported into the United States; or (4) are manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States.
The words "food" and "drug" as defined in the federal food and drugs act have a somewhat different meaning from the popular understanding of those terms. For instance, water under the food and drugs act is classed as food. The term "food" includes all articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed or compound. The term "drug" includes all medicines and preparations recognized in the United States pharmacopoeia or national formulary for internal or external use, and any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease of either man or the animals.
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Federal Food Act
Drugs Act
Interstate Shipment
Food Definition
Drug Definition
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Washington
Event Details
The federal food and drugs act does not apply to foods and drugs manufactured and consumed within one state, subject instead to state laws. It applies to interstate shipments, exports, imports, and items in D.C. or territories. 'Food' includes water, drinks, etc., for humans or animals; 'drug' includes medicines and substances for curing or preventing disease.