§ 20-1-135 — Requirements as to Labeling Generally; When Package or Container Deemed Misbranded

Alabama § 20-1-135

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 20: Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
• Ch. 1: Standards, Labeling and Adulteration
• Art. 6: Mellorine

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(a) The container shall be labeled “Mellorine - A Vegetable Oil Product.” When mellorine is made with animal fat it shall be labeled “Mellorine - Containing Animal Fat.” When mellorine is made with vegetable oil and animal fat it shall be labeled “Mellorine - Containing Vegetable Oil and Animal Fat.” The lettering of the word “Mellorine” shall in every case appear in as large type size and as prominent as any other wording on the container except the brand name but in no event shall it be smaller than 30 point Gothic type. The number of U.S.P. units due to the addition of vitamin A must appear on the label. The use of the word “cream” or its phonetic equivalent, however spelled in connection with the labeling, advertising, branding, or sale of mellorine, is hereby prohibited. The container or package in which mellorine is sold or offered for sale shall be deemed to be misbranded if mellorine is sold or offered for sale in violation of Sections 20-1-20 and 20-1-25. Mellorine sold or offered for sale in violation of this section is hereby prohibited.

Legislative History

(Acts 1953, No. 91, p. 134, §5; Acts 1953, No. 475, p. 591, §5.)