Transcript government_regulations

Government Agencies
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Why is it important for the government to have
laws that regulate food safety and sanitation??
What are the initials for the four federal
agencies that come up with these laws?
Government Agencies
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Federal Agencies
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FSIS: Food Safety and Inspection Service
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FDA: Food and Drug Administration
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APHIS: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
State Agencies
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Regulate safety and create food codes
Local Health Departments
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Responsible for enforcing state codes,
administering safety exams, issue permits, inspect
food service businesses and investigate reports of
food borne illness
Assignment Today
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You may work with a partner or on your own!
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Research the 4 federal government agencies
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Follow the Rubric/guidelines to complete the
following
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Name and Describe each agency and what they do
List at least on job/career that can be held with each
agency
Research the safety inspection rating for at least two
restaurants that you have eaten at before or like to eat at
Create a power point, flyer, poster or newsletter
with the information
Due Friday Dec. 5th at the end of class!