12 Questions
What is the per diem rate for each member of the Board of Food and Drug Inspection?
Twenty pesos per meeting
Who appoints the members of the Board of Food and Drug Inspection?
Food and Drug Administrator
What happens to the Division of Food and Drug Testing personnel under the Food and Drug Administration?
They are transferred along with equipment and supplies
What articles are included in the definition of 'Food' according to the Act?
Articles used for food or drink for man and components related to them
What types of articles are excluded from the definition of 'Drug' according to the Act?
Articles recognized in official pharmacopoeias only
What is the role of the Board of Food and Drug Inspection in recommending standards?
They recommend food and drug standards to the Food and Drug Administrator
What does Republic Act No. 3720 aim to ensure?
Safe and good quality supply of food, drug, and cosmetics
Which department houses the Food and Drug Administration according to the text?
Department of Health
Who appoints the Food and Drug Administrator as per the text?
The Secretary of Health
What is one of the functions, powers, and duties of the Food and Drug Administration?
Enforce laws pertaining to food, drugs, and cosmetics
Under which chapter is the creation of the Food and Drug Administration discussed?
Chapter III
What is the short title of Republic Act No. 3720?
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Study Notes
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- Also known as Republic Act No. 3720, this Act aims to ensure the safety and purity of food, drugs, and cosmetics available to the public.
Declaration of Policy
- The State aims to ensure a safe and good quality supply of food, drugs, and cosmetics, and to regulate their production, sale, and traffic to protect public health.
Creation of the Food and Drug Administration
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was created under the Department of Health to carry out the provisions of the Act.
- The FDA has the following divisions and is headed by a Food and Drug Administrator appointed by the Secretary of Health.
- The Secretary of Health provides additional personnel to carry out the FDA's functions and duties.
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
- The Board of Food Inspection was converted into the Board of Food and Drug Inspection, consisting of the Secretary of Health, the Food and Drug Administrator, and three other members.
- The Board's duties include holding hearings and conducting investigations, submitting reports to the Food and Drug Administrator, and recommending food and drug standards for adoption.
Definitions
- "Board" refers to the Board of Food and Drug Inspection.
- "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Health.
- "Department" refers to the Department of Health.
- "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations.
- "Food" includes articles used for food or drink, chewing gum, and components of these articles.
- "Drug" includes articles recognized in official pharmacopoeias, intended for use in disease diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention.
Test your knowledge on Republic Act No. 3720 which aims to ensure the safety and purity of foods, drugs, and cosmetics in the Philippines through the creation of the Food and Drug Administration. Explore the different chapters and provisions of this important legislation.
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