date:Jul 08, 2016
Title 21. Companies large and small often fudge the line, citing rule 21 CFR 170.39, better known as the housewares exemption.
The housewares exemption means the product does not have to go through review because the companys submission relies on the products intended use to guarantee its safety. Controversy arises when plastic materials are supposed to be used one way, yet are regularly used another. For example, colored plastic utensils, plates and cups are a great way to get ready for a par