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Food Laws
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Food Labeling and Nutrition 
 This searchable site has information on how to read and understand the nutrition facts panel on food labels; articles on nutrition and health; industry labeling guidance, regulations, and compliance information; and legal requirements for health and nutrient content claims. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Law by Subject, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 19, 2009 Law, Nutrition & Obesity
Overview of some current topics in the area of nutrition and obesity law and policy, such as weight discrimination, menu labeling, laws banning trans fats, FDA food labeling laws, regulation of advertising, National School Lunch Program (including foods of "minimal nutritional value"), and farm subsidies. Overviews include links to related websites. From the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University. http://yaleruddcenter.org/what_we_do.aspx?id=7 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Law by Subject, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Milestones in U.S. Food and Drug Law History
This timeline from 1820 to 2005 provides a brief history of food and drug regulation in the United States. http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/History/Milestones/default.htm Topics: Drugs, Law by Subject, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 |
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