Delaney Clause debate fuels FDA clash over cancer risk in foods
Washington researchers spar over the 1958 Delaney amendment, its affect on food additives, and the validity of animal tests for cancer risk in humans. FDA officials, industry groups, and scientists weigh evidence, potential changes, and the pace of regulatory reviews.
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