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responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food
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It founded the nation's first consumer protection agency, the Food and Drug Administration, by prohibiting the sale of misbranded or contaminated food and drugs in interstate commerce (FDA).
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cosmetic and medical devices under the agency's control are required for drugs to be labeled with enough directions for their safe use
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requires that the contents of the food package be clearly marked on the outside,
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Act tightened controls over drugs and food
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Generally Recognized As Safe
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Food additives which have been found to cause or induce cancer in humans or animals as a result of testing must be banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Only color additives listed as "appropriate and safe" for a specific use (except coal-tar hair dyes) might be used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.
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It is prohibited for manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients to advertise adulterated or misbranded products.
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seafood processors must identify food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur and create solutions to prevent those risks.