§ 21-23-4 - Adoption of regulations. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 21-23-4

   § 21-23-4  Adoption of regulations. –All nonalcoholic beverage, drink, or juice regulations and any amendments tothem adopted pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.§ 301 et seq., are the bottled beverage regulations in this state. Thedepartment may, by regulation, provide for modification or deviation from thoseregulations, whether or not the modifications or deviations are in accordancewith the regulations adopted pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and CosmeticAct.

   The director of health is authorized to adopt any otherregulations for bottled beverages he or she deems necessary in accordance withauthority granted under this chapter, chapter 27 of this title and §23-1-18(5).