The Delaney Clause

Select one:
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.


a. prevents the intentional use as food additives of compounds shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals or humans.

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