Law Summary
Prohibition on Label Falsification and Tampering
- Strict ban on falsifying, relabeling, or remarking packages or containers.
- Prohibition against altering labels or marks to misrepresent the contents.
Authorized Inspections for Public Health Safeguarding
- Empowerment of authorized officers, agents, or employees of the Bureau of Health to enter and inspect establishments.
- Inspections relate to the propagation and preparation of regulated products intended for sale or international shipment to ensure compliance.
Creation and Powers of the Regulatory Board
- Establishment of a board composed of the Secretary of Public Instruction (chairman), Director of Health, and Director of Bureau of Science.
- Board authorized to promulgate rules governing licensing, suspension, and revocation procedures.
- Licenses granted conditionally on the right of inspection of foreign manufacturing establishments.
- Applications for licenses to be submitted to the Secretary of Public Instruction who oversees issuance based on Director of Health’s recommendations.
Prohibition Against Interference with Government Officers
- Illegal to obstruct or interfere with government officials performing duties under the Act or its regulations.
Penalties for Violations
- Violators subject to penalties including fines up to one thousand pesos, imprisonment up to one year, or both, at the court’s discretion.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect upon its approval, establishing immediate legal force and effect.