2. Government Agencies Why is it important for the government to have laws that regulate food safety and sanitation?? What are the initials for the four federal agencies that come up with these laws?

3. Government Agencies Federal Agencies  FSIS: Food Safety and Inspection Service  FDA: Food and Drug Administration  APHIS: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service  EPA: Environmental Protection Agency State Agencies  Regulate safety and create food codes Local Health Departments  Responsible for enforcing state codes, administering safety exams, issue permits, inspect food service businesses and investigate reports of food borne illness

4. Assignment Today You may work with a partner or on your own! Research the 4 federal government agencies  Follow the Rubric/guidelines to complete the following Name and Describe each agency and what they do List at least on job/career that can be held with each agency Research the safety inspection rating for at least two restaurants that you have eaten at before or like to eat at Create a power point, flyer, poster or newsletter with the information Due Friday Dec. 5 th at the end of class!