CPG Sec 590.400 Natural Bristle Brushes (i.e., Hair Brushes, Shaving Brushes) - Nit Contamination

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Manual of Compliance Policy Guides Chapter 5 - Food, Colors, and Cosmetics

The attached represents criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office within the Human and Food Program.*

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CPG Sec. 590.400 Natural Bristle Brushes (i.e.,
Hair Brushes, Shaving Brushes) - Nit
Contamination
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents criteria for direct reference seizure *requests to the Office of Human
and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) in consultation with the Office of Enforcement and
Import Operations (OEIO) and CFSAN, and for direct citation by the appropriate Field Office
within the Human and Food Program*:
If there is an average contamination exceeding 0.15% infested bristles. Average based on
examination of minimum of six brushes per sample.
REMARKS:
The tolerance for release of reconditioned lots is zero.
SPECIMEN CHARGE:
Article adulterated (when introduced into and while in interstate commerce) (while held for sale
after introduction into interstate commerce) within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 361(b), in that it
consists in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence thereon of nits.
NOTE: Only use direct reference citation authority when prosecution is anticipated and evidence
to support a prosecution is included with the adulteration charge. Evidence to support a
prosecution is specified in existing regulatory procedures issuances.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.*
Issued: 1/1/73
Revised: 10/1/80, 7/1/83, 9/1/86, 8/96, 5/2005
Updated: 11/29/05

CPG Sec 590.400 Natural Bristle Brushes (i.e., Hair Brushes, Shaving Brushes) - Nit Contamination

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