§ 26-1-24 — Cosmetics; misbranding

New Mexico § 26-1-24

• Jurisdiction: New Mexico
• Ch. 26: Drugs and Cosmetics
• Art. 1: General Provisions

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A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded: A. if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; B. if in package form unless it bears a label containing: (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor; and (2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure or numerical count; provided, that reasonable variations shall be permitted, and exemptions made for information pertaining to weight, measure or numerical count as to small packages, shall be established by regulations prescribed by the board; C. if any word, statement or other information required by or under the authority of the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act] to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon 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 the purchase and use; D. if its container is so made, formed or filled as to be misleading; or E. if it is a color additive, unless its packaging and labeling are in conformity with such packaging and labeling requirements applicable to such color additive prescribed under the provisions of the federal act. This section shall not apply to packages of color additives which, with respect to their use for cosmetics, are marketed and intended for use only in or on hair dyes bearing required label.

Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 54-6-49, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 23, § 24.