Section 13: Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Agency" means the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control;
"cosmetic" includes any substance or mixture of substance intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed, introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth and includes deodorants and detergent powder;
[1999 No. 20.]
"detergent powder" means a cleansing agent in powder or granulated form used primarily for laundry purposes which-
(a) contains suitable ionic and non-ionic surface-active agent; and
(b) is produced from either sulphornation of suitable hydrocarbon or the sulphornation of various hydroxyl compounds;
[1999 No. 20.]
"drug" includes any substance of vegetable, animal or mineral origin, or any preparation or admixture thereof manufactured, sold or advertised for use in-
(a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease, disorder, abnormal physical state or the symptom thereof, in man or animal;
(b) restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in man or in animal;
(c) disinfection or the control of vermin, insects or pests; or
(d) contraception;
"drug product" means any formulating of a drug;
"food" includes any article manufactured, processed, packaged, sold or advertised for use as food or drink for human consumption, chewing gum and any ingredient which may be mixed with food for any purpose whatever and excludes-
(a) live animals, birds and fish;
(b) articles or substances used as drugs;
[1999 No. 20.]
"medical device" means any instrument, apparatus or contrivance (including components, parts and accessories thereof) manufactured, sold or advertised for internal or external use in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease, disorder, abnormal physical state or the symptom thereof, in man or in animal;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with the responsibility for matters relating to health.