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Food Additives: Legal Recognition Of A Scientific Problem, Robert E. S. Post
Food Additives: Legal Recognition Of A Scientific Problem, Robert E. S. Post
Cleveland State Law Review
Food additives could create one of the nicest legal problems that courts have ever had to face. We are not concerned with theories of negligence, warranty, privity, or statutory interpretation as it applies to any of these three concepts. The real problem is twofold: establishment of harm arising from the presence of an additive or additives; and establishment of a judicial policy to contemplate the fact that, if and when such harm does befall someone, it will happen in spite of the utmost good faith on the part of the manufacturer, and in the face of legislative and administrative authorization …
Food Additives Law And Practice, Milton Oppenheim
Food Additives Law And Practice, Milton Oppenheim
Cleveland State Law Review
A decision of the United States Supreme Court on Dec. 15, 1958, interpreting the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, has focused attention on the use of coloring and other materials in foods, drugs and cosmetics. This requires a complex study of the effects of the various food additives, contaminants and chemicals upon the individual, whether intentionally added or accidently produced, in foods, drugs and cosmetics. Evaluation of the tremendous group of food additives can best be approached in the light of the benefits intended by the manufacturer or grower using them.