The Food Standards Agency - UK
The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. The main aim of the agency is to promote best practices in the food sector and help people identify healthy food and reduce food borne illness. FSA is accountable to Parliament through Health Ministers, and to the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for its activities within their areas.
For more information visit: http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Australia New Zealand ensures safe food by developing effective food standards for Australia and New Zealand. It is a part of food regulatory system operating between governments at all levels in Australia and New Zealand. Food Standards Australia New Zealand has offices in Canberra, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand and it works in collaboration with Australia' s Commonwealth, State and Territory governments and the New Zealand Government
For more information visit: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/

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Food Safety Commission - Japan
The Food Safety Commission is an organization that undertakes risk assessments pertaining to food , and is independent from organizations such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The commissions goals are Conducting risk assessments on food, Implementing risk communication and Responding to food-borne accidents
For more information visit: http://www.fsc.go.jp/english/

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - USA
FDA is the federal agency responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome and sanitary; human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe and effective; cosmetics are safe; and electronic products that emit radiation are safe. FDA also ensures that these products are honestly, accurately and informatively represented to the public.
Official Web site: http://www.fda.gov

FDA through its Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act regulates the use of food additives for human as well as animal use and in the drugs and cosmetics.

For a detailed study of the law, visit:
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/laws/fdcact/fdctoc.htm