Food Safety Issues in the 109th Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology.

Consumer protection.

Farm produce.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

Summary:

Examines problems in U.S. food supply, outlines framework of Federal, State, and local responsibilities for food safety, and reviews Congressional oversight structure for food safety. Discusses recent initiatives to improve food safety and security, and details other food safety issues and concerns, including the "mad cow disease'' threat, regulation and labeling of genetically engineered foods, and the safety of fresh produce, eggs, and fish

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Food Safety Issues in the 109th Congress

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-DSP-0066

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