Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1938, 1954, 1958 Katherine Cox Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1938, 1954, 1958

Information Name: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Draft Year: 1938 Amendment Years: 1954, 1958, and 1996 National Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement: United States Congress gave power to the FDA and EPA

Description Function: Set tolerance levels of active, toxic, and unavoidable ingredients and pesticides used on food crops (both domestic and imports). In 1954, it was amended to include raw agriculture commodities. In 1958, it was once again amended to include the Delaney Clause, which eliminated the addition of food additives that have been seen to cause cancer. Pesticide chemical ingredients are classified as either active or inert, and are registered with the EPA. Once registered, a tolerance level is set based on the ingredients. The main function of the FFDCA was to protect consumers from harmful chemicals used on their food products. Environmental issues affected: Affects agriculture, food production/quality, and the use of pesticides. Pesticide chemical ingredients are classified as either active or inert, and are registered with the EPA. Once registered, a tolerance level is set http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/152744/