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What is NYC RCNY § 115.17?

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Each container of prepared prescription formula for an individual shall be labeled with the following information: (a) The name and telephone number of the prescription formula preparation facility; (b) The words "INFANT FORMULA" "CHILD FORMULA" OR "ADULT FORMULA" as applicable, or other words acceptable to the Depar

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§ 115.17 Labeling of Containers.

RCNY § 115.17

Each container of prepared prescription formula for an individual shall be labeled with the following information: (a) The name and telephone number of the prescription formula preparation facility; (b) The words "INFANT FORMULA" "CHILD FORMULA" OR "ADULT FORMULA" as applicable, or other words acceptable to the Department; (c) The patient's name, medical record number or other institutional identification, and name of medical facility; (d) If the prescription formula is prepared using commercially available infant formula, the infant formula brand name and additives, if any; (e) Caloric density/volume; (f) Expiration date and time; (g) A statement that the prescription formula shall be kept under refrigeration at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius); (h) Prescription formulas for infants made from a powdered food base or a liquid base that has been modified shall be labeled to identify powder content, and shall include a statement that such prescription formulas shall be consumed or discarded no later than 24 hours after preparation. Other formula preparations shall include statement that such prescription formulas shall be discarded no later than 48 hours after preparation.

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