Texas Agriculture Code 95.013 – Analysis by Department
(a) A person shall give the formula and a sample of a coloring matter, together with the formula of a noncertified dye used in the manufacture of the coloring matter, to the department before offering to sell the coloring matter or allowing another person to use, sell, or allow the use of the coloring matter.
(b) On examination of a formula and analysis of a sample of coloring matter provided under this section, the department shall deny a request for a license under Section 95.012 of this code if:
(1) either the formula or the sample contains an ingredient prohibited under Section 95.011 of this code or any other ingredient known to be dangerous to health under the conditions of its use; or
(2) the sample varies materially from the formula.
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 95.013
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A formula provided under this section is confidential information that may not be disclosed outside the department except on court order as necessary to enforce this chapter.