The Delaney Clause

question 65

Multiple Choice

The Delaney Clause

• A) lists food additives that are generally recognized as safe.
• B) prevents the intentional use as food additives of compounds shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals or humans.
• C) defines the maximum dosage of a food additive that causes no observable effects in rats and mice.
• D) grants the USDA jurisdiction over food additives.

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