Rhode Island Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence (MPJE) Practice Exam

If a product's label lacks adequate descriptions of active ingredients, it is deemed?

1. Misbranded

2. Correctly labeled

3. Adulterated

4. Incompletely packaged

The correct answer is: Misbranded

When a product's label does not provide adequate descriptions of active ingredients, it falls under the category of misbranding. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act stipulates that labeling must be truthful and not misleading, which includes providing sufficient information about active ingredients. If a label fails to clearly identify what active ingredients are present, consumers may be misled about the product's contents and intended use, thus violating misbranding regulations. While other terms like "adulterated" relate to the quality or purity of the product, they do not specifically address labeling issues. "Correctly labeled" clearly does not apply since the question specifies that the label is lacking adequate descriptions. The term "incompletely packaged" is not typically used in a legal or regulatory context like the others, making it an inappropriate choice in this scenario. Overall, misbranding is the correct designation for products with inadequate labeling of active ingredients.