Virginia § 54.1-3460 - Poisonous or deleterious substance, or color additive
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-3460 — Poisonous or deleterious substance, or color additive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-3460. Poisonous or deleterious substance, or color additive
Any added poisonous or deleterious substance, or any color additive, shall with respect to any particular use or intended use be deemed unsafe with respect to any drug, device, or cosmetic, unless there is a regulation allowing limited use of a quantity of such substance, and the use or intended use of such substance conforms to the terms prescribed by regulation. While such regulations relating to such substance are in effect, a drug or cosmetic shall not, by reason of bearing or containing such substance in accordance with the regulations, be considered adulterated.
1970, c. 650, § 54-524.91; 1988, c. 765.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54.1-3460 ("Poisonous or deleterious substance, or color additive") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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