November 08, 2019 EMERGENCY RULE: Registration of Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics and Prophylactic Devices - Regulatory Framework Oversight

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov 08, 2019 - In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (La. R.S. 40: 950 et seq.) as amended, the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, is submitting the following emergency rule that amends LAC 49:501, 503, 509, 511, 515, 517, 519, 521, 523, 525, 527, 529 and LAC 51.VI.301.

This action is being taken as authorized by R.S. 40:4(A)(13) under the mandate of Act 164 of the 2019 Louisiana Legislature. The changes will authorize the LDH/OPH the ability to properly register these items, inspect firms that manufacture such items for human consumption, and conduct oversight of labelling, which could affect the health of Louisiana’s citizens and visitors. Further, this Emergency Rule will provide the state health officer the ability to make critical decisions that protect human health.

Disclaimer: Please note that the official versions of the Emergency Rules are maintained by the Office of State Register’s website at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/osr/osr.htm. The excerpted versions of these Redeclared Emergency Rules contained on this website are provided as a courtesy service to the public and is unofficial and should not be regarded as such. Users are encouraged to visit the Office of State Register’s website for the official version.

AMENDED EMERGENCY RULE

Refer to the Louisiana Register Vol. 45, No.07 for the original emergency rule published on July 20, 2019.