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RA 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) Section 4

RA 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) Section 4

Section 4

SEC. 4. To carry out the provisions of this Act, there is hereby created an office to be called the Food and Drug Administration in the Department of Health. Said Administration shall be under the Office of the Secretary and shall have the following functions, powers and duties: (a) To administer and supervise the implementation of this Act and of the rules and regulations issued pursuant to the same. (b) To provide for the collection of samples of food, drug and cosmetic. (c) To analyze and inspect food, drug and cosmetic in connection with the implementation of this Act. (d) To establish analytical data to serve as basis for the preparation of food, drug and cosmetic standards, and to recommend standards of identity, purity, quality and fill of container. (e) To issue certificate of compliance with technical requirements to serve as basis for the issuance of license and spot-check for compliance with regulations regarding operation of food, drug and cosmetic manufacturers and establishments. (f) To levy, assess and collect fees for inspection, analysis and testing of products and materials submitted in compliance with the provisions of this Act. (g) To certify batches of anti-biotic and anti-biotic preparations in compliance with the provisions of this Act.

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CitationRA 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) Section 4 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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