NRS 585.010 – Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Nevada Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. [1:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206]
NRS 585.020 – Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the words and terms defined in NRS 585.030 to 585.150, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]—(NRS A 1985, 530)
NRS 585.030 – “Advertisement” defined.
“Advertisement” means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of food, drugs, devices or cosmetics. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.040 – “Commissioner” defined.
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.050 – “Contaminated with filth” defined.
“Contaminated with filth” applies to any food, drug, device or cosmetic not securely protected from dust, dirt and, as far as may be necessary by all reasonable means, from all foreign or injurious contaminations. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.060 – “Cosmetic” defined.
1. “Cosmetic” means: (a) Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance, including wigs, hairpieces and postiches; and (b) Articles intended for use as a component of any such articles. 2. […]
NRS 585.070 – “Device” defined.
Except when used in NRS 585.170, “device” means instruments, apparatus and contrivances, including their components, parts and accessories, intended: 1. For use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in humans or other animals; or 2. To affect the structure or any function of the bodies of humans or other animals. [Part […]
NRS 585.080 – “Drug” defined.
1. “Drug” means: (a) Articles recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them; (b) Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in humans or other animals; (c) Articles, other than food, […]
NRS 585.090 – “Federal Act” defined.
“Federal Act” means the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., as that act exists on June 30, 1983. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]—(NRS A 1983, 189)
NRS 585.100 – “Food” defined.
“Food” means: 1. Articles used for food or drink for humans or other animals; 2. Chewing gum; and 3. Articles used for components of any such article. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.110 – “Immediate container” defined.
“Immediate container” does not include package liners. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.120 – “Label” defined.
“Label” means a display of written, printed or graphic matter upon the immediate container of any article; and a requirement made by or under authority of this chapter that any word, statement or other information appear on the label shall not be considered to be complied with unless such word, statement or other information also […]
NRS 585.130 – “Labeling” defined.
“Labeling” means all labels and other written, printed or graphic matter: 1. Upon an article or any of its containers or wrappers; or 2. Accompanying such article. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.140 – “New drug” defined.
“New drug” means any drug the composition of which is such that the drug: 1. Is not generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of drugs, as safe and effective for use under the conditions prescribed, recommended or suggested in the labeling thereof; or 2. As […]
NRS 585.150 – “Official compendium” defined.
“Official compendium” means the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, official National Formulary or any supplement to any of them. [Part 2:177:1939; 1931 NCL § 6206.01]
NRS 585.170 – Factors to be considered in determining whether label or advertisement is misleading.
If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the labeling is misleading, or if an advertisement is alleged to be false because it is misleading, then, in determining whether the labeling or advertisement is misleading, there shall be taken into account, among other things, not only representations made or suggested by statement, word, design, […]
NRS 585.180 – Construction of representation that drug is antiseptic.
The representation of a drug, in its labeling or advertisement, as an antiseptic shall be considered to be a representation that it is a germicide, except in the case of a drug purporting to be, or represented as, an antiseptic for inhibitory use as a wet dressing, ointment, dusting powder, or such other use as […]
NRS 585.190 – Scope of provisions regulating sales.
1. The provisions of this chapter regarding the selling of foods, drugs, devices or cosmetics shall be considered to include: (a) The manufacture, production, processing, packing, exposure, offer, possession and holding of any such article for sale; (b) The sale, dispensing and giving of any such article; and (c) The supplying or applying of any […]
NRS 585.195 – Inapplicability of chapter to certain veterinary biologic products.
1. The provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto do not apply to a veterinary biologic product that is: (a) Licensed for production under a product license; and (b) Directly marketed by a manufacturing facility holding an establishment license for administration to livestock. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Establishment license” […]