(a) Definitions and standards of identity, quality and fill of container and their amendments, now or hereafter adopted under authority of the Federal act are the definitions and standards of identity, quality and fill of container in this State. However, when in his judgment such action will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers, the Commissioner may promulgate regulations establishing definitions and standards of identity, quality and fill of container for foods where no Federal regulations exist. In addition, the Commissioner may promulgate amendments to any Federal or State regulations which set definitions and standards of identity, and may promulgate amendments to any Federal or State regulations which set standards of quality and fill of container for foods.
(b) Temporary permits now or hereafter granted for interstate shipment of experimental packs of food varying from the requirements of Federal definitions and standards of identity are automatically effective in this State under the conditions provided in such permits. In addition, the Commissioner may issue additional permits where they are necessary to the completion or conclusiveness of an otherwise adequate investigation and where the interest of consumers is safeguarded. Such permits are subject to the terms and conditions the Commissioner may prescribe by regulation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1526.8; 1972 (57) 2687.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 25 - Adulterated Or Misbranded Food And Cosmetics
Section 39-25-10. Short title.
Section 39-25-20. Definitions.
Section 39-25-30. Prohibited acts.
Section 39-25-35. Exception to prohibited acts.
Section 39-25-40. Injunctions.
Section 39-25-50. Penalties; exceptions and liabilities.
Section 39-25-70. Duty of solicitors and Attorney General; notice of criminal proceedings.
Section 39-25-80. Minor violations of chapter.
Section 39-25-90. Definitions and standards adopted under Federal act.
Section 39-25-100. Food deemed adulterated.
Section 39-25-110. Food deemed misbranded.
Section 39-25-130. Unsafe additives; authority of Commissioner to prescribe tolerances.
Section 39-25-140. Cosmetic deemed adulterated.
Section 39-25-150. Cosmetic deemed misbranded.
Section 39-25-160. Labeling and packaging of consumer commodities.
Section 39-25-170. Advertisement deemed false.
Section 39-25-180. Promulgation of regulations; hearings; adoption of Federal regulations.
Section 39-25-200. Publication of judgments and orders and other information.