International Harmonization of Food and Nutrition Regulation: The Good and the Bad

Researchers have long been interested in food and nutrition regulations. Such regulations, however, expand beyond the typical research focus on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Several international organizations play a role in global food and nutrition regulations. The authors discuss the iss...

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Published in:Journal of public policy & marketing 2003-04, Vol.22 (1), p.102-110
Main Authors: Bone, Paula Fitzgerald, France, Karen Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advertising restrictions
Consumer organizations
Consumer protection
Consumers
Descriptive labeling
Developing countries
Dietary supplements
Federal regulation
Food industry
Food labeling
Food law
Food products
Food safety
Food security
Food supply
Genetically modified foods
Globalization
International
International aspects
International cooperation
International law
International organization
International organizations
International trade
Liberalization
Marketing
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Nutrition
Nutrition research
Policy Watch: Commentaries and Viewpoint
Public health
Public policy
Regulation
Trade regulations
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Summary:Researchers have long been interested in food and nutrition regulations. Such regulations, however, expand beyond the typical research focus on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Several international organizations play a role in global food and nutrition regulations. The authors discuss the issues revolving around harmonization of food and nutrition regulations and discuss the potential benefits and negative impacts of this process.
ISSN:0743-9156
1547-7207
DOI:10.1509/jppm.22.1.102.17618