ELR Citation: ELR 20696
No(s). 72-1791 (5th Cir. Jul 12, 1973)

A county ordinance requiring that all detergents sold within the county carry labels showing their ingredients is ruled invalid. The 1966 Amendments to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act indicate Congress' intent to preempt the field of precautionary labeling requirements.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Robert C. Ackerly
1625 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006

Francis W. Sams
7th Floor, Concord Building
Miami, FL 33130

Counsel for Defendant
Stuart Simon County Attorney
1626 Dade County Courthouse
Miami, FL 33130