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CALL TO ORDEROn commercials,
sometimes you see that something is “FDA” approved. What do you think this means? Do you think that having food and drugs approved is important? Why or why not?
REGULATORY AGENCIES REGULATORY AGENCIES
A government office that enforces rules and regulations in order to protect consumers and the American public.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
• Puts security in airports• Tries to make air travel safe• Gives pilots enough rest time
This guy needs his rest – he can’t fly five times in a row.
This guy needs his rest – he can’t fly five times in a row.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Makes sure food is safe for consumers
• Sets rules for people who want to sell new drugs, business must prove they are safe
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)• Makes sure
businesses aren’t scamming or annoying their customers• Makes sure business
competition is fair
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Helps protect people from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.
• Cleans up after natural disasters
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA)
• Makes sure air and water are clean
• Reduce amount of trash in
landfills• Preserve wetlands
and habitats
Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OHSA)
• Ensures that workplace safety procedures are being followed.
HSA Drill #1The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to
promote health and safety by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
Which of these is most likely a responsibility of this
government agency? A. to help healthcare workers find jobsB. to fund and operate medical schoolsC. to establish immunization programs for childrenD. to enforce laws that protect people from discrimination
HSA Drill #2Sugar substitutes are used in many diet soft drinks.
They were tested for many years before being approved for use.
Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for
giving this approval?
a. the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)b. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)c. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)d. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
HSA Drill #3
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) are similar in that they
a. regulate laborb. protect consumersc. enforce tax lawsd. oversee transportation
HSA Drill #4While working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
some counties in Maryland have begun a program to encourage residents to recycle
electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones. Which of these is most likely a purpose of this program?
a. to reduce the amount of waste in landfillsb. to persuade consumers to buy new electronics equipmentc. to raise money from the resale of the electronics equipmentd. to stop people from using older electrical equipment that may be unsafe