The document discusses US government food regulations, including the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938. It outlines the roles of key agencies that regulate food, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These agencies establish standards for food labeling, additives, inspections, and safety to protect consumers. International regulatory agencies that influence global food policy are also referenced.

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Understanding Food Principles and Preparation • Fifth Edition
AMY BROWN
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Government Food
Regulations
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Government Food Regulations

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• Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)
• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(1938)
• Numerous government agencies
Federal Food Laws

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• Research/education
• The Code of Federal Regulations
• FDA inspections
– FDA enforcement of its laws
– Allowable contaminants
• FDA standards
– Standards of identity, minimum quality, and fill
Food and Drug Administration

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Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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• Food labeling
– Nutrition facts label
• Serving size and serving number, kilocalories,
nutrients, daily values, and other nutrition facts
information
– Food labeling exemptions
– Food allergen labeling
• Gluten-free products
– Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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Food and Drug
Administration
(cont’d.)

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Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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• Food labeling (cont’d.)
– FDA-allowed claims on labels
• Health claims, qualified health claims, nutrient
content claims, and structure/function claims
– Dietary supplements
Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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• Food additives
– Safety of food additives
– Ingredients not defined as additives
• GRAS substances; substances with prior sanctions
– The Delaney Clause
• The Bioterrorism Preparedness Act
Food and Drug Administration (cont’d.)

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• USDA inspections
• USDA grading
– Quantity grades or yields, quality grades
• Product labeling
– Irradiated food, organic foods, and country of
origin labeling (COOL)
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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• Determines safety of new pesticides
• Sets tolerance levels for pesticide residues
in foods
Environmental Protection Agency

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• CDC’s mission is to protect the health of
all Americans
– As part of this mission, focuses on preventing
and controlling foodborne diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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• U.S. Department of Commerce
• Federal Trade Commission
• Department of the Treasury
• State agencies
Other Regulatory Agencies

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• The Food and Agricultural Organization
• The World Health Organization
• European regulation
International Agencies

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• Ever since it became illegal to dilute wine
with water in ancient Greece and Rome,
food laws and regulations have been
instituted to protect the consumer
• Be knowledgeable about:
– Federal food laws
– U.S. regulatory agencies
• FDA, USDA, EPA, CDC, etc.
– International regulatory agencies
Chapter Summary