### Question
How is the "act" defined?


### Answer
The term **act** is defined in *21 CFR § 310.3* as follows -

> the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (secs. 

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 310.3*
  - Heading: **PART 300—GENERAL > PART 310—NEW DRUGS > Subpart A—General Provisions > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)**

