((a)) ** Authorities under food, drug, and cosmetic provisions unaffected** Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, including section 1002(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (), the provisions of this chapter shall not derogate from any authority conferred by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [ et seq.] prior to .21 U.S.C. 392(a)21 U.S.C. 301December 15, 19671967-12-15

((b)) ** Enforcement proceedings; detainer authority of representatives of Secretary of Health and Human Services** The detainer authority conferred by shall apply to any authorized representative of the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of the enforcement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [ et seq.] with respect to any carcass, part thereof, meat, or meat food product of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, or equines that is outside any premises at which inspection is being maintained under this chapter, and for such purposes the first reference to the Secretary in shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.section 672 of this title21 U.S.C. 301section 672 of this title