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H.R. 1684

Foods Are Not Drugs Act of 1989

Foods Are Not Drugs Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exclude from the definitions of "drug" and of "food additive" foods for special dietary use, i.e. vitamins and minerals, where such foods are promoted or offered for sale in the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Provides that food shall be considered misbranded if oral representations have been made with respect to the food which are false or misleading in any particular.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House