Sec. 21a-112. (Formerly Sec. 19-231). Misbranded cosmetics.
Sec. 21a-112. (Formerly Sec. 19-231). Misbranded cosmetics. A cosmetic shall
be deemed to be misbranded: (a) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular.
Any statement on the label or labeling of such cosmetic, either directly or indirectly
implying that the product is recommended or endorsed by any agency of the federal or
state government, shall be considered misleading, unless such agency has approved
such statement prior to such use; (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, under subdivision (2) of this subsection, reasonable variations shall
be permitted, and exemptions as to small packages shall be established, by regulations
prescribed by the commissioner and director, acting jointly; (c) if any information or
other word or statement, required by or under authority of this chapter 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 purchase and use; or (d) if its container is so made, formed or
filled as to be misleading.
(1949 Rev., S. 3948; 1951, S. 2099d.)
History: Sec. 19-231 transferred to Sec. 21a-112 in 1983.