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Drug Food, and Cosmetic Act

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | 2008 | The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright 2008 Columbia University Press. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Drug Food, and Cosmetic Act see food adulteration .

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