FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which agency must approve vaccines used in food animals?
A
FDA
B
USDA
C
FSIS
D
HMA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) approves and regulates new animal drugs.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the FDA determines the vaccine is safe and effective for its intended use, that its benefits outweigh its risks for the people who are likely to get the vaccine, and the manufacturing process assures product quality and consistency, the FDA will “license” (or approve) the vaccine.

Detailed explanation-3: -FDA also inspects the vaccine manufacturing sites to make sure they comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations. Vaccine development begins in the laboratory before any tests in animals or humans are done. If laboratory tests show that a vaccine has potential, it is usually tested in animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes! Animal Drugs– The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act gives FDA the legal authority to approve and regulate drugs for animals. Before a drug company can market an animal drug, the company must get the drug approved by FDA.

Detailed explanation-5: -A prescription animal drug can be dispensed only by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian and must have the following statement on the label: “Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian."

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