Delaney clause
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Delaney clause — or Delaney amendment [də lā′nē] n. an amendment to a 1958 Federal law, prohibiting the use of any food additive found to cause cancer in people or animals * * * … Universalium
Delaney clause — or Delaney amendment [də lā′nē] n. an amendment to a 1958 Federal law, prohibiting the use of any food additive found to cause cancer in people or animals … English World dictionary
Delaney clause — The Delaney Clause is a 1958 amendment to the Food, Drugs, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, named after Congressman James Delaney of New York. It said: the Secretary of the Food and Drug Administration shall not approve for use in food any chemical… … Wikipedia
Delaney (surname) — Delaney is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhsláine, Dubh meaning black and Slaine for the River Slaine (Slaney). DeLaney is also of Norman origin. Delaney, British Singer/Songwriter Arthur K. Delaney (1841 1905), first mayor of… … Wikipedia
Delaney — may refer to: Delaney (surname), people with that surname Delaney, California Delaney clause, part of an amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetics act of 1938 This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an … Wikipedia
Delaney Amendment — /deuh lay nee/ an amendment to the U. S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act banning the use of carcinogenic food additives, as certain artificial sweeteners and food colorings. Also called Delaney clause. * * * … Universalium
Delaney Amendment — /deuh lay nee/ an amendment to the U. S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act banning the use of carcinogenic food additives, as certain artificial sweeteners and food colorings. Also called Delaney clause … Useful english dictionary
James Delaney — James Joseph Delaney (1901–1987) was a Representative from New York.Delaney was born in New York City March 19, 1901; attended the public schools in Long Island City, Queens. He graduated from the law department of St. John’s College, Brooklyn, N … Wikipedia
De|la|ney clause — or De|la|ney amendment, a clause in the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act forbidding the use of any food additive shown to cause cancer in animals or people. ╂[< J.J. Delaney, born 1901, New York congressman] … Useful english dictionary
Food additive — Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance. Some additives have been used for centuries; for example, preserving food by pickling (with vinegar), salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or … Wikipedia
