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21 U.S.C. § 379d–5

Guidance document regarding product promotion using the Internet

United States · Title 21 — FOOD AND DRUGS · Status: effective

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21 U.S.C. § 379d–5, Guidance document regarding product promotion using the Internet, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/454398
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Not later than 2 years after July 9, 2012, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance that describes Food and Drug Administration policy regarding the promotion, using the Internet (including social media), of medical products that are regulated by such Administration.

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The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 112-144(S. 3187)2012-07-09
    Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
    House: no recorded tallySenate: 96–1