# Over-The-Counter Human Drugs; Labeling Requirements
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1999-03-17 · Effective 1999-04-16 · 64 FR 13254
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-6296
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 13254
- **Publication date:** 1999-03-17
- **Effective date:** 1999-04-16
- **HHS docket:** Docket Nos. 98N-0337, 96N-0420, 95N-0259, and 90P-0201
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule establishing a standardized format and standardized content requirements for the labeling of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products. This final rule is intended to assist consumers in reading and understanding OTC drug product labeling so that consumers may use these products safely and effectively. This final rule will require all OTC drug products to carry the new, easy-to-read format and the revised content requirements within prescribed implementation periods.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/03/17/99-6296/over-the-counter-human-drugs-labeling-requirements)
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