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Why can I buy Halloween candy that would be banned in other countries?

Explain It to Me

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Food Safety: U.S. vs. EU Approaches

This chapter explores the contrasting food regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the EU's precautionary measures against unsafe chemicals. It highlights the significant gaps and loopholes in U.S. food safety laws, particularly the GRAS designation, which allows many chemicals to evade FDA scrutiny.

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