NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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What government agency regulates food additives and food irradiation?
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FDA
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HACCP
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EPA
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FSIS
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the sources of radiation that are used to irradiate food.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the US, the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) of 1958 places food irradiation under the food additive regulations. It is because of this act that the FDA regulates food irradiation as a food additive and not a food process.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the United Stated, the Food and Drug Administration regulates food irradiation. In addition, food irradiation has received official endorsement from the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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