This will depend upon what labels you are asking about - the FDA regulates most labels and has a standard list of nutrients as well as reference Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) that are used in the United States. However, the Food Safety and Inspection Service regulates labels on meat and poultry products, and labeling for grade and quality is generally handled by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
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In the US, the main government agency responsible for food safety is is the Department of Agriculture, which often works closely with the Food and Drug Administration
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection agency are the two departments of the Canadian government that deal with food labeling.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues guidelines concerning food labeling.
As of October 2013, there is no one body or agency that is responsible for food safety in China. While there are food safety regulations in place, there are around ten different national government departments that implement these regulations.
"The answer to this question depends on the country. In the United States, for example, it is called the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the United Kingdom, it is called the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Different countries have different agencies with different names."
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues guidelines concerning food labeling.
I believe the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is in charge of most food labels and the USDA (US Dept. of Agriculture) is in charge of labeling meat and poultry.
It depends greatly on which Agency of government you are speaking of. Locally it can be your local Health Department for your State Health Department. Federally it would probably be the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The government agency that determines whether Chinese herbal remedies are safe to use is the Food Drug Administration. This is the government agency that checks.
The Office of Price Administration administered the Food Ration Program and other rationing in the United States. The Food Department of the Board of Trade (Food Ministry) administrated the food rationing in Great Britain.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture