FOOD 2010 Chapter 26: Unit Two: Regulation and Labeling

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Chap ter 26 : regul ati on and l abel ing. Fda, usda, and legislative acts regulate foods and the labeling of foods and food laws to protect consumers. Many states and cities have food laws. Labeling provides basic information about the ingredients and nutritional value of food products allows consumers to make informed choices. Federal food, drugs, and cosmetic act: part of fda, regulates labeling all foods other than meat and poultry. Meat and poultry products are regulated by the usda under the federal meat inspection act. Meat inspection act: mandatory inspection of animals, slaughtering conditions, and meat- processing facilities enforced by food safety & inspection service (fsis) of usda. Federal poultry products inspection act: like above, but poultry and poultry products. Infant health formula act: manufactured formulas contain known essential nutrients at the correct levels. Nutrition labeling and education act: protects consumers against partial truths, mixed messages, and fraud regarding nutrition information.

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