§ 21-31-18. Misbranded cosmetics.
A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded:
(1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any way.
(2) If in package form unless it bears a label containing: (i) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (ii) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count; provided, that under paragraph (ii) of this subdivision reasonable variations shall be permitted, and exemptions as to small packages shall be established by regulations prescribed by the director of health.
(3) If any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed on it with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.
(4) If its container is made, formed, or filled as to be misleading.
(5) If its packaging or labeling is in violation of an applicable regulation issued pursuant to § 23-24.1-3 or 23-24.1-4 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 90, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-31 - Rhode Island Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Act
Section 21-31-1. - Short title.
Section 21-31-2. - Definitions.
Section 21-31-3. - Prohibited acts.
Section 21-31-4. - Injunctions authorized.
Section 21-31-5. - Violations of chapter — Penalty — Exceptions.
Section 21-31-6. - Embargoed articles — Condemnation and destruction.
Section 21-31-7. - Violations reported to attorney general — Notice and hearing on violation.
Section 21-31-8. - Notice of minor violations — Warnings.
Section 21-31-9. - Promulgation of reasonable standards by director.
Section 21-31-10. - Adulterated food.
Section 21-31-11. - Misbranded food.
Section 21-31-12. - Contamination of food with microorganisms — Suspension of permit — Inspection.
Section 21-31-13. - Poisonous or deleterious substance — Regulations as to use.
Section 21-31-14. - Adulterated drug or device.
Section 21-31-15. - Misbranded drug or device.
Section 21-31-16. - Sale of new drugs — Regulations and procedure — Exceptions.
Section 21-31-16.1. - Substitution of generic drugs and biological products.
Section 21-31-17. - Adulterated cosmetics.
Section 21-31-18. - Misbranded cosmetics.
Section 21-31-19. - False advertising.
Section 21-31-20. - Regulations promulgated by director — Hearing — Notice.
Section 21-31-21. - Inspection of establishments.