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Need To Reassess Food Inspection Roles Of Federal Organizations

B-168966 Published: Jun 30, 1970. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 1970.
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This report presents the results of our review of the roles of Federal organizations involved in inspecting food. Our review was made pursuant to the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (31 U.S.C. 53); the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 67); and the authority of the Comptroller General to examine contractors' records, as set forth in 10 U.S.C. 2313(b). Before acceptance by the Government or distribution to the public, food is generally subject to inspection by two or more organizations. Because of apparent overlapping of Federal food inspection activities, the Genera Accounting Office (GAO) made a Government-wide review.

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