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A department of the United States government that manages various programs related to food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development and nutrition.
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It is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. The agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.
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Broadly spells out the responsibilites of the Secretary and the Commissioner of the FDA for research, enforcement, education, and information.
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Requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines.
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Prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adultered food, drinks and drugs.
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Requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measure, or numerical count.
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Standards of identity define what a given food product is, its name, and its ingredients. Standards of quality are minimum standards only and establish specifications for quality requirements. Fill-of-container standards define how full the container must be and how this is measured. Some standards for foods set nutritional requirements, such as those for enriched bread, or nonfat dry milk with added vitamins A and D.
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Expands the 1906 Food and Drug to cover cosmetics.
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Certifies seven colors as acceptable for use in processed foods and drugs.
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Prohibits the use of any additive in food that is found to cause cancer.
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Requires all consuker products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labled.
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Is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products are safe for human consumption. The agency carries out inspections of slaughterhouses and meat-processing facilities, enforces correct labeling and packaging, and monitors recalls of tainted foods.
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Stops FDA from banning a chemical sweetener but requires a warning label on food products containing it.
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Defines dietary supplements and places the burden of proof for safety on FDA.
