Question

Briefly describe the relationship between the FDA and the USDA.

Answer 1

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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for regulating all types of foods (except for meat, poultry, and egg products) in addition to the safety (and efficacy) of drugs, medical devices, and biological products. The FDA is also responsible for regulating food labels, dietary supplements, and food additives. In comparison, the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) oversees and regulates meat, poultry, and egg products. In addition, the USDA oversees agricultural health, administers the Animal Welfare Act, manages wildlife damage activities, and ensures that agricultural exports are protected from trade restrictions. The partnership between the FDA and USDA is one of cooperation and support, as they each own similar policies and regulations for different products.

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Answer 2

One looks after agriculture in the USA, the other looks at all foods.

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The USDA looks after agriculture in the United States. It makes sure that the practices used in both pastoral and arable farming are correct and safe so that the food products can be consumed safely. The FDA also check the food produced in the agricultural sector in America. However, it also looks at drugs, imported food, food supplements, health products, baby food and animal feed