1. Government Regulations

2. Who is responsible for our food?
Primary responsibility for enforcing federal regulations is USDA and FDA.
USDA is responsible for overseeing approximately 20% of the food supply.
FDA is responsible for 80%.
Other agencies also oversee various aspects of food safety.
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3. USDA Responsible for regulating:
Red meat, poultry, and certain egg products
Key legislation that USDA enforces:
Federal Meat Inspection Act
Poultry Products Inspection Act
Egg Products Inspection Act
Voluntary Inspection Program
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4. Food and Drug Administration
Responsible for regulating:
All other foods not regulated by USDA.
Food is – food or drink for man or animal, chewing gum, and any food component.
Key legislation:
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
Food Code
Low Acid Foods Registration and Process Filing
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5. Environmental Protection Agency
Set pesticide residue tolerances or legal limits on how much residue that can be on particular foods.
FDA and USDA enforce those tolerances on their portions of the food supply.
Tolerance levels set for over 9,000 pesticides.
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6. Department of Commerce
Oversee management of fisheries in the United States.
Responsible for seafood quality and grading.
Operate a voluntary inspection program for fish in conjunction with FDA.
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7. Department of Treasury
Two divisions address food safety:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Customs
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8. Federal Trade Commission (FTC )
Works with FDA and USA over claims made by food manufacturers.
FTC oversees food advertising
FDA oversees food labeling
FTC requires that any objective claim made in advertising must be substantiated.
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