3720 Flashcards
(24 cards)
RA 3720 was signed into law on
June 22, 1963
__ signed by President Corazon Aquino on __ hereby
amends RA 3720 into Food, Drugs and Devices, and Cosmetics Act.
Executive Order 175
May 22, 1987
The FDA is created under
the ___, responsible for
administering and enforcing
the Act.
Department of Health
Key Functions of 3720
Supervising implementation
Collecting samples
Analyzing and inspecting products
Establishing standards
Issuing compliance certificates, and Collecting fees
Responsible for inspecting establishments engaged in manufacturing and selling food,
drugs, and cosmetics.
Inspection and Licensing Division
Conducts tests, analyses, and trials on products covered by the Act to ensure compliance with standards.
Laboratory Division
Food and Drug Administrator
Appointed by the __, subject to civil service rules, with compensation determined by the [_.
Secretary of Health
Secretary
They provides necessary personnel to carry out FDA functions and duties effectively.
The Secretary of Health
Board Members Composition
• Representative of Department of Health (Chairman)
• Representatives from Agriculture, Commerce, Customs, Solicitor-General
• Technical member designated by FDA Administrator
• Presidents or representatives of Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical
Associations
Compensation and Duties
Members receive per diem for meetings. The Board holds hearings,
investigates food and drug processes, and advises the FDA Administrator on standards and regulations.
The FDA was abolished in __ and replaced by the __, which assumed its functions except those related to narcotic drugs.
1982
Bureau of Food and Drugs
The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) is hereby renamed the __
under the __.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA Act of 2009
Board refers to
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Secretary refers to
Secretary of Health
Department refers to
Department of Health
Person refers to
Individual, partnership, corporation, or association
Articles for food or drink, chewing gum, and components
Food
Articles recognized in official pharmacopoeias, intended for diagnosis, cure, or affecting body functions
Drug
Instruments for diagnosis or treatment
Device
Articles for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance
Cosmetic
display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of any article
Label
Violations of prohibited acts can result in imprisonment from __, fines of at least __, or both, at the court’s discretion
six months and one day to five years
one thousand pesos
Adulterated or misbranded articles may be seized and held without a
court order if probable cause exists, protecting consumers from harm
or deception.
Amended: Upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment of __, or a fine of __
not less than one year but not more than five years
not less than five thousand
pesos but not more than ten thousand pesos
