Food regulation : law, science, policy, and practice

Food Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice provides an in-depth discussion of the federal statutes, regulations, and regulatory agencies involved in food regulation. After an introduction to U.S. food and drug regulation, it covers current food regulations, inspection and enforcement, inter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fortin, Neal D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons , c2009
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to Food Regulation in the United States
  • 2. What Is a Food?
  • 3. Food Labeling
  • 4. Nutritional Labeling, Nutrient Level Claims, and Health Claims
  • 5. Economic and Aesthetic Adulteration
  • 6. Food Safety Regulation
  • 7. Food Additives, Food Colorings, Irradiation
  • 8. Dietary Supplements
  • 9. Biotechnology and Genetically Engineered Organisms
  • 10. Food Terrorism
  • 11. Importation and Exportation
  • 12. Federal Enforcement
  • 13. Inspections
  • 14. State Laws and Their Relationship to Federal Laws
  • 15. Private Actions
  • 16. International Food Law