New Mexico § 26-1-24 - Cosmetics; misbranding

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 26-1-24 — Cosmetics; misbranding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26-1-24. Cosmetics; misbranding

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.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 26-1-24

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 26-1-24 cover?

Section 26-1-24 ("Cosmetics; misbranding") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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