Regulatory Policy — Quiz

Question 4 • Economics

What makes enforcing safety standards a challenge for the Food and Drug Administration?

Answer

Many foods are imported from other countries, and the FDA must ensure those foods meet the same standards as US goods.

Many raw materials are exported to other countries, and the FDA must ensure those materials meet the same standards as international goods.

The FDA has no control over advertising laws, which may conflict with safety standard laws.

The FDA faces competition from the EPA, which sets standards for product labeling.

Explanation

Many foods sold in the United States come from other countries, so the FDA must work to ensure imported foods meet U.S. safety standards. That makes enforcement more challenging than monitoring only food produced domestically. Choice A describes this challenge; the other choices do not identify the central issue of imported foods meeting U.S. standards.

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