Montana § 50-31-401 - When Cosmetic Adulterated
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-31-401 — When Cosmetic Adulterated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-31-401. When Cosmetic Adulterated
When cosmetic adulterated. A cosmetic shall be deemed to be adulterated if: (1) it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or advertisement thereof or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual; (2) it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; (3) it has been produced, prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health; (4) its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health; (5) it is not a hair dye and it is or it bears or contains a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of the federal act.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-31-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-31-401 cover?
Section 50-31-401 ("When Cosmetic Adulterated") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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