[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 7]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR740.12]

[Page 151-152]
 
                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 740--COSMETIC PRODUCT WARNING STATEMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart B--Warning Statements
 
Sec. 740.12  Feminine deodorant sprays.

    (a) For the purpose of this section, the term ``feminine deodorant 
spray'' means any spray deodorant product whose labeling represents or 
suggests that the product is for use in the female genital area or for 
use all over the body.

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    (b) The label of a feminine deodorant spray shall bear the following 
statement:

    Caution--For external use only. Spray at least 8 inches from skin. 
Do not apply to broken, irritated, or itching skin. Persistent, unusual 
odor or discharge may indicate conditions for which a physician should 
be consulted. Discontinue use immediately if rash, irritation, or 
discomfort develops.


The sentence ``Spray at least 8 inches from skin'' need not be included 
in the cautionary statement for products whose expelled contents do not 
contain a liquified gas propellant such as a halocarbon or hydrocarbon 
propellant.
    (c) Use of the word ``hygiene'' or ``hygienic'' or a similar word or 
words renders any such product misbranded under section 602(a) of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The use of any word or words which 
represent or suggest that such products have a medical usefulness 
renders such products misbranded under section 502(a) of the Act and 
illegal new drugs marketed in violation of section 505 of the Act.

[40 FR 8929, Mar. 3, 1975]