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USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps American famers and ensures food safety for consumers. -
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 -
Food and Drug Administration Act
broadly spells out the responsibilities of the Secretary and the Commissioner of the FDA for research, enforcement, education, and information -
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 -
McNary-Mapes Amendment
authorized FDA standards of quality and fill-of-container for canned food, excluding meat and milk products -
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
expands the 1906 Food and Drug Act to cover cosmetics -
Delaney Clause
prohibits the use of any additive in food that is found to cause cancer -
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
requires all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled -
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act
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FSIS
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that that United States' commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. -
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act