PKSC 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Upton Sinclair, Food Additives Amendment Of 1958, Generally Recognized As Safe
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Cfrs code of federal regulations where you go to find the details of laws. Not always laws but can be upheld in court of law in law suit cases. Spanish american war soldiers died from contaminated meat. Banned poisonous substances used in foods and tried to address over packaging . Food additives amendment - 1958: first law that directly affected packaging. Anything that directly or indirectly becomes part of the food is considered an additive- included packaging components. Four categories of substances that are not food additives and not subject to regulation. May not reasonably be expected to become a component of the food. Black polyethylene - color provided by carbon black, a carcinogen. Answer: yes, as long as you put it on the outside layer with a foil barrier. Answer: no, only things used prior to 1958 are on that list. Answer: yes, newer analysis methods can prove something harmful that was previously accepted as safe.