3813. Misbranding of Growzon.   U. S. v. Demetrios E. Condoyiannis (Growzon
Laboratory).   Plea of guilty.   Fine of $200 or imprisonment for 180 days.
(F. D. C No. 32715.   Sample No. 249S7-L.)
INFORMATION FILED :    August 29,1952, District of Columbia, against Demetrios E.
Condoyiannis, trading as Growzon Laboratory, Washington, D. C.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about June 6, 1951, from the District of Columbia
into the State of Pennsylvania.     ,
LABEL, IN PART : "Growzon For Hair and Scalp * * * Active Ingredients:
Viosterol, Vitamin D, Lemon Oil, White Mineral Oil, Glycerine, Magnesii Sulfas
8 PL Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
label of the article and in a leaflet headed "Growzon's Message to You," which
accompanied the article, were false and misleading. The statements repre-
sented and suggested that the article would be efficacious to prevent baldness
and cause the growth of new hair and to combat scalp Infections and disorders
of the scalp, whereas the article would not be efficacious for such purposes.
DISPOSITION: September 30, 1952. A plea of guilty having been entered, the
court sentenced the defendant to pay a fine of $200 or serve 180 days in jail.