6398. Misbranding of Nix Hair Vita.    IT. S. v.  12 Dozen Bottles of Gray Hair
Vitamin.     Decree   of   condemnation.     Product   ordered   released   under 
bond to be relabeled.    (F. D. C. No. 9783.   Sample No. 10237-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 9, 1943, Eastern District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about March 27, 1943, by the Nix Cosmetics Co.,
from Memphis, Tenn. 
PRODUCT:   6 dozen bottles, each containing 90 tablets, and 6 dozen bottles, each
containing 30 tablets, of Gray Hair Vitamin at New Orleans, La.
The article contained approximately 10 milligrams of calcium pantothenate
per tablet. 
LABEL, IN PART:    "Nix Hair Vita Anti 'Gray Hair Vitamin'   Each Tablet 10
MG Calcium Pantothenate."     ,
VIOLATION CHARGED: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the statements "appearing on 
the label, "Nix Hair Vita Anti 'Gray Hair Vitamin' * * * Investigations 
indicate may be of value in restoring color of hair by supplying dietary de- 
ficiency. Color starts coming through roots," were false and misleading as the 
use of the article would not result in restoring the natural color of hair to 
persons having gray hair.
the allegations of the libel judgment of condemnation was entered and the 
product was ordered released under bond to be relabeled under the supervision / 
of the Food and Drug Administration. 
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