FOOD 2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter unit 2 : Food Science, Raw Milk, Coliform Bacteria

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Food Science
• Course: FOOD 2010
• Professor: Massimo Marcone

Document Summary

Fda & usda regulate food, labeling and laws. Fda operates under the federal food , drug and cosmetic act. Meat and poultry is regulated by usda under the federal meat inspection act . Purpose is to protect the public/food industry against false advertising (amended 1938) Infant health formula act (1980) for infants manufactured formula to contain the essential nutrients at correct levels. Nutrition label and education act (1990) protects against partial truths, mixed messafes and fraud regarding nutrition information. Besides federal laws, all states and some cities also have their own food laws to protect against unsanitary conditions and deceptions. Food additives categories: preservatives, antioxidants, flavouring agents, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners, leavening agents, anticaking agents, humectants, coloring agents, bleaches, acids, bases and buffers, nutrients. Pesticide residues may be a small part of a food product through application to a crop. There is no significant human health risk but some federal and states law regulate pesticide uses.