2202. Misbranding of Nanette Hormone Cream.    V. S. v. 274 Jars, etc.     (F. D. C.
No. 22989.    Sample Nos. 61334-H to 61336-H, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 25,1947, Western District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 8 and 21,1947, by the Nix Cosmetics Co.,
Inc., from Memphis, Tenn.
PRODUCT*. 274 2-ounce jars and 16 6-ounce jars of Nanette Hormone Cream
at Pittsburgh, Pa. Analysis indicated that the product had essentially the
composition stated on its label.
LABEL, IN PAST: "Nanette Hormone Cream Bach 2 Ozs. Contains 5 Mgs.
Stilbestrol (Synthetic Estrogenic Substance)."
NATURE OF CHABOE : Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the name "Hormone Cream"
and the label statement "Bach 2 Ozs. Contain 5 Mgs. Stilbestrol (Synthetic
Estrogenic Substance)" were false and misleading since they represented and
suggested that the article contained a hormone and that it would exert a bene-
ficial hormone-like effect, or beneficial estrogenic effect, upon the body when
used as directed, whereas the article did not contain a hormone and would
produce no beneficial hormone-like effect, or beneficial estrogenic effect, when
used as directed.
Further misbranding, Section 502 (f) (1), the directions for use in the
labeling "Apply gently one-half heaping teaspoonful at bedtime. Leave on
overnight." were inadequate since they failed to indicate the conditions in
which the article was to be used, the body area to which the article was to be
applied, and the duration of its use.
DISPOSITION :   May 20,1947.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.