E od and ug ministration is part of the blic alth rvice of the U.S. partment of alth and man rvices. is the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of all foods sold in interstate commerce except meat, poultry and eggs (which are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. partment of riculture). FDA develops standards for the composition, quality, nutrition, safety and labeling of foods including food and color additives. conducts research to improve detection and prevention of contamination. collects and interprets data on nutrition, food additives and pesticide residues. e agency also inspects food plants, imported food products and feed mills that make feeds containing medications or nutritional supplements that are destined for human consumption. d it regulates radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens. FDA also enforces pesticide tolerances established by the vironmental otection ency for all domestically produced and imported foods, except for foods under USDA jurisdiction.

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