(a) The commissioner may cause to be published, from time to time, reports summarizing all judgments, decrees and court orders which have been rendered under this chapter, including the nature of the charge and the disposition thereof.

(b) The commissioner may also cause to be disseminated such information regarding food, drugs, devices or cosmetics as the commissioner deems necessary in the interest of public health and the protection of the consumer against fraud. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the commissioner and director from collecting, reporting and illustrating the results of their examinations and investigations under this chapter.