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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps American famers and ensures food safety for consumers.
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requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines
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prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated food, drinks, and drugs
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broadly spells out the responsibilities of the Secretary and the Commissioner of the FDA for research, enforcement, education, and information
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certifies seven colors as acceptable for use in processed foods and drugs
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requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measure, or numerical count
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authorized FDA standards of quality and fill-of-container for canned food, excluding meat and milk products
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expands the 1906 Food and Drug Act to cover cosmetics
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prohibits the use of any additive in food that is found to cause cancer
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requires all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled
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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.
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