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SELECTED FEDERAL AGENCIES
The Federal Agencies listed below, along with FSIS, provide information through
FoodSafety.gov, the government gateway to food safety information.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is charged with protecting consumers against impure, unsafe,
and fraudulently labeled products. FDA, through its Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (CFSAN),
regulates foods other than the meat, poultry, and egg products regulated by FSIS. FDA is also
responsible for the safety of drugs, medical devices,
biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation emitting devices.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC leads federal efforts to gather data on foodborne illnesses, investigate foodborne
illnesses and outbreaks, and monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control
efforts in reducing foodborne illnesses. CDC also plays a
key role in building state and local health department epidemiology, laboratory,
and environmental health capacity to support foodborne disease surveillance and
outbreak response.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA works for a cleaner, healthier environment. EPA's mission includes protecting public health and the environment
from risks posed by pesticides and promoting safer means of pest management.
SELECTED USDA AGENCIES
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
APHIS' primary role in the U.S. food safety network of agencies is to protect
against plant and animal pests and diseases. APHIS also administers the Animal Welfare Act and carries out
wildlife damage management activities.
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
As the agency responsible for administering the nutrition assistance programs of USDA, the Food and Nutrition Service
provides children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education. Food safety and
security is an important aspect of the USDA nutrition assistance programs.
National Agricultural Library (NAL)
NAL is the U.S. center for the international agricultural information system, coordinating and sharing
resources and enhancing global access to agricultural data.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
NIFA's unique mission is to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being,
and communities by supporting research, education, and extension programs in the Land-Grant University
System and other partner organizations. (NIFA is the former Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES).)
STATE GOVERNMENT
State Departments of Public Health and Agriculture
During recalls and other types of investigations, FSIS may work with other agencies including state or
local public health departments. This page provides contact information in the form of links to each
State's home page, Department of Health page, and Department of Agriculture page.
PARTNERSHIPS
Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE)
The Partnership unites consumer groups, professional societies in food science, nutrition, and health; industry
associations, and the U.S. government to educate the public about safe food handling and preparation. FSIS is a Federal
government liaison to the Partnership.
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