Title: Identify differences between international and U.S. food regulations.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Investigating Food Sources and Systems

Identification should include

- World Health Organization (WHO)
  - sets global health priorities, including food safety and nutrition
  - provides data and guidance on contaminants, foodborne illness, and public health risks
- Codex Alimentarius (joint Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO]/ World Health Organization [WHO] program)
  - establishes international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice
  - promotes fair trade and consumer protection (e.g., Codex provides standards for pesticide residues and food labeling)
- FAO
  - focuses on food security, sustainable agriculture, and hunger reduction
  - provides technical support and data for global food systems
- FDA
  - regulates food safety, labeling, additives, and dietary supplements in the U.S.
  - oversees compliance with U.S. laws (e.g., Nutrition Facts labeling, GRAS additives)
  - foods and additives used in U.S. agriculture but banned in other countries and vice versa.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the role of WHO as it relates to the food industry?
- What is the role of Codex as it relates to agriculture?
- How does WHO affect food supply?
- Why are the Codex Alimentarius standards necessary?

Communication

- What role does the U.S. have in WHO?
- What are the consequences of failing to communicate differences between international and U.S. food regulations?

Leadership

- What lessons have WHO, Codex, FAO, and other international agencies learned about hunger?
- What strategies would bring about changes in international and U.S. food regulations?

Management

- How does data obtained from WHO affect the U.S. food supply?
- What actions can individuals take to evaluate the differences between international and U.S. food regulations?