The Delaney Clause is a provision in the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that prohibits the approval of any food additive that has been shown to induce cancer in humans or animals. It is intended to protect public health by preventing intentional adding of cancer-causing substances to our food supply.

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The Delaney Clause

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The Delaney Clause

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

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