- (1) For the purpose of this Rule, Open-Date Statement shall mean the terms “Sell By_______________”; “Not to be Sold After_____________”; “Best If Used By____________”; “Expiration__________”; or words of similar import; or a date without additional words shall be considered under the jurisdiction of the Rule.
- (2) Code of Federal Regulations 21 Part 211.137 is hereby adopted for use herein and non-exempt, Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs shall bear expiration dates as set forth therein.
- (3) OTC drugs shall be considered as not meeting requirements for strength and purity once it reaches the expiration date.
- (4) OTC drugs are not to be sold or offered for sale at retail or wholesale after the date stated on the product label.
- (5) OTC drugs offered for sale in violation of this Rule shall be deemed adulterated under the provision of Code of Ala. 1975, Section 20-1-24.
Author: Reginald L. Sorrells
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§20-1-24; 20-1-25.
History: New Rule: Filed May 14, 1996; effective June 18, 1996. Amended: Filed November 15, 2000; effective December 20, 2000.