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USDA
the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food. -
Food and Drug Administration Act
Broadly spells out the responsibilities of the Secretary and the Commissionary of the FDA for research, enforcement, education, and information. -
Meat inspection Act
Requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated food, drinks, and drugs. -
FDA
a law a quarter-century in the making that prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated and misbranded food and drugs. -
1st Certified Color Regulations
Certifies seven colors as acceptable for use in processed foods and drugs. -
Gould Amendment
Requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measure, or numerical count. -
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Expands the 1906 Food and Drug Act cover cosmetics. -
Delaney Clause
Prohibits the use of any additives in food that is found to cause cancer. -
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Requires all consumers products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled. -
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act
Stops FDA from banning a chemical sweetener but requires a warning label on food products containingit. -
FSIS
Responsible for ensuring that the nations commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products. -
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Defines dietary supplements and places the burdenof proof for safety on FDA.