TY - BOOK TI - Guide to US food laws and regulations SN - 9781118227787 (pbk.) U1 - 344.7304232 PY - 2013/// CY - UK PB - John Wiley KW - Food law and legislation KW - United States N1 - Includes index; chapter 1 Introduction to Laws and Regulations Patricia A. Curtis Introduction Sources of American Law The Constitution Statutory Law Common Law Equity Public and Private Law Private Law Public Law Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Federal Court System The Supreme Court Courts of Appeals US District Courts Special Courts Executive Branch Sources of Legislation How a Bill Becomes a Law Introduction Considered in Committee Reintroduction Debate in Congress Presidential Action Enrollment Where to Find Legal Information Law-making Process The Laws Conventional Search Method Example Search How Regulations are Made The Rule-making Process and Publication Example Code of Federal Regulations Using the Code of Federal Regulations Example References Additional Resources Chapter 2 How Did We Get Where We Are Today? Patricia A. Curtis, Emily L Steinberg, Michelle A. Parisi, and Julie K. Northcutt Introduction Reasons for Food Laws American Food Laws The "Poison Squad" The Jungle The Need for a New Food and Drug Law Elixir of Sulfanilamide: Raspberry Flavored Death Food Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Silent Spring and the Environmental Protection Agency First Amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Public Health Service Act Milestones in US Food and Drug History (FDA 2010) A Brief History of Agricultural-Related Agencies USDA State Departments of Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Food and Drug Administration Current Consumer and Regulatory Concerns Summary of Major Food Laws Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906 Food Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957 (as amended 1968) Food Additive Amendment of 1958 Color Additive Amendment of I960 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966 Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 Saccharin Notice Repeal Act of 1996 Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 Pediatric Rule (1999) The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2002 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 Project BioShield Act of 2004 Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004 References Further Reading Chapter 3 Federal, State, and Local Laws Patricia A. Curtis Introduction National versus State Government National Government State Government The Civil War Amendments Powers of the National Government and State Governments Food-related Laws and Regulations Food Safety and Inspection Service Food and Drug Administration Shellfish Program Milk Program Retail Food Protection Program Food Safety Local Government Tribal Governments Summary References Chapter 4 Major Food Laws and Regulations Julie K. Northcutt and Michelle A. Parisi Introduction Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) and Federal Meat Inspection Act (1906) Amendments to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (1906) Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) of 1957 Wholesome Meat Act of 1967 and Wholesome Poultry Product Act of 1968 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), 1938 Amendments to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 1938 Miller Pesticide Amendment, 1954 Food Additive Amendment, 1958 Color Additive Amendment, I960 Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FFSMA) of 2011 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 Conclusion References Chapter 5 US Federal Laws affecting Food Labeling Michelle A. Parisi, Julie K. Northcutt, and Emily L. Steinberg Introduction History of food labeling Standards of identity Overview of major food labeling laws Construction of a food label The principal display panel (PDP) NLEA of 1990 The nutrition facts panel Food labeling nutrient and health claims The FDA Modernization Act of 1997 Labeling exemptions Results of over 70 years of food labeling regulation Conclusion References Chapter 6 Environmental Regulations and the Food Industry Theodore A. Feitshans Introduction Discharges to surface and ground tvaters Solid waste Hazardous waste Use of water Regulation of water sources Discharges to air Chemical use, storage, release, and transport Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Siting and operation of facilities Environmental risk management References Legal authorities Chapter 7 OSHA Regulations and the Food Industry Patricia A. Curtis Introduction Mission OSHA statistics Women of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity Workplace fatalities Retail trade sector Food manufacturing Food service Government workers Rights and responsibilities under OSHA law Selected OSHA Standards and Guidelines Hazard communications Ergonomics Emorcement Inspections Outreach, education, and compliance assistance Filing a complaint with OSHA Complaint filing options Summary References Further Reading Chapter 8 Federal Trade Commission Regulations and the Food Industry Patricia A. Curtis Introduction Mission Authorizing Acts Bureau of Consumer Protection The Division of Advertising Practices The Division of Enforcement Division of Consumer and Business Education Division of Financial Services Division of Marketing Practices Division of Planning and Information Division of Privacy and Identity Protection Bureau of Competition Bureau of Economics Sample enforcement actions References Chapter 9 An Introduction to Kosher and Halal Food Laws Joe M. Regenstein, Muhammad M. Chaudry, and Carrie E. Regenstein Introduction The kosher and halal laws The kosher and halal market Kosher The kosher dietary laws Kosher: special foods Passover Kosher: other processing issues Halal Halal dietary laws Halal cooking, food processing, and sanitation Both kosher and halal Science Pet food Health Regulatory Federal and State Regulations Animal welfare Acknowledgment References Further Reading Additional Resources Chapter 10 Bioteclmology and Genetically Modified Agricultural Crops and Food Emily L. Steinberg, Michelle A. Parisi, and Julie K. Nortbcutt Introduction Biotechnology, genetically modified, and genetic engineering Regulation of GM foods in the United States USDA EPA FDA Biotechnology versus organic agriculture Legal issues - NOP and biotechnology Common examples of GM products Flavr Savr Tomato™ Bt com L-tryptophan Biotechnology-related court cases International Dairy Foods Assoc. v. Boggs AUiance for Bio-Integrity v. Shalala Monsanto v. Geertson Farms Conclusion References chapter 11 Animal Welfare Regulations and Food Production Kenneth E. Anderson Introduction Participants in the welfare debate Impact on public perception Economics What needs to be done References Further Reading Chapter 12 Egg Laws and Regulations Patricia A. Curtis Introduction History Federal Egg Laws Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) Federal-State Agreements Egg Safety Final Rule Implementation Compliance Dates Salmonella Enteritidis Required SE Prevention Measures State Egg Laws References Additional Resources Chapter 13 Regulations Governing Poultry Processing Brooke Caudill Introduction Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 USC 451) Poultry Products Inspection Regulations (9 CFR 381) Poultry Processing Operations Ante-mortem Slaughter Feather Removal Evisceration and Post-mortem Inspection Reinspection Finished Product Standards (TPS) Facilities Required for Inspection Chilling Post-chill Pathogen Reduction Standards HACCP Systems (9 CFR 417) New Inspection System Proposal New Poultry Inspection System for Young Chickens and Turkeys Online Carcass Inspection Offline Verification Inspection Elimination of Finished Product Standards Maximum Line Speeds Proposed Changes Affecting All Poultry Slaughter Estabfishments Zero Tolerance for Visible Fecal Material Before Chilling Generic E. coli Testing and Salmonella Performance Standards HACCP Proposed Changes Affecting Only Traditional Inspection Poultry Products Inspection Regulations " - (9 CFR 381) Definitions of Nonconformances References Chapter 14 What Are They Doing Up There? Contacting Your Congressional (House) Member Jessica Butler Writing to your Congressman/Congresswoman Calling your Congressman/Congresswoman District office DC office Visiting your Congressman/Congresswoman Jobs on the Hill (House of Representatives) Intern Staff Assistant (SA) Legislative Correspondent (LC) Communications Director (Comm's Director) Legislative Assistant (LA) Legislative Director (LD) Chief of Staff (COS) Fellowships When traveling to Washington DC ER -