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USDA
The USDA is an acronym for United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA is responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming and agriculture. -
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
The FDA is an acronym for Food and Drug Administration.The FDA is responsible for advancing public health. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated food, drinks, and drugs. -
Meat Inspection Act
Requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines. -
First Certified Color Regulations
This First Certified Color Regulations certify seven colors as acceptable for use and processed foods and drugs. -
Gould Amendment
The Gould Amendment requires all consumer products and interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled. -
The McNary Mapes Amendment
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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
This act expands the 1906 Food and Drug Act to cover cosmetics. -
The Delaney Cause
The Delaney Cause prohibits the use of any addtive in food that is found to cause cancer. -
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
This act requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measurement, and numerical count. -
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act
This act stops the FDA from banning a chemical sweetener but requires a warning label on food products containing it. -
FSIS
This is an acronym for Food Safety and Inspection Service. The FSIS is responsible for ensuring the supply of meant, poultry, and eggs is safe. -
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
This act defines dietary supplements and place the burden of proof for safety on FDA.