Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)1938

1954 1958 1996

By:Elizabeth MeunierBodas 4

April 30, 2009

National Regulatory Act

About FFDCA• The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act is one of the most

important regulatory laws implemented by the U.S. government in order to limit pesticide residues on food and interstate commerce.

• The FFDCA only classifies cosmetics, and does not specifically regulate them because these products are not essential for living

• FFDCA also regulate food coloring and additives that may be present in food products, and encourages the use of natural ingredients.

• Determines the administration of drugs according to efficacy, safety and treatment with the drug.

• FFDCA permits the EPA to establish appropriate pesticide levels in food and animal feed to be safe for consumption.

• If pesticide residue levels exceed these standards or the tolerance has not been established, the FFDCA will not permit these products to be sold by interstate commerce, and such imported goods will not be accepted.

Influence on Environmental Issues

• FFDCA plays a big role on pesticide regulation, and prevention of pesticide ingestion through foods and products.

• Agricultural Industry is affected by its regulation of animal feed, and treatment of crops.

• FFDCA influences the safety of waste management and pollution control with an emphasis on sanitation and exposure to foods and products.

• Partners with FIFRA, USDA, EPA, and FDA.

Enforcement of FFDCA

• FIFRA & EPA: regulates tolerance levels and acceptable administration of pesticides post-determination from FFDCA

• Congress and FDA: Created FFDCA in order to monitor the safety Food, Drug, and Cosmetics in terms of its ingredients and exposure to harmful substances.

• Federal Trade Commission: Oversees the advertising of these products.