Officially known as 3FDA Publication No. 22, this manual is the FDA1s lay language 3translation2 of the basic provisions of the Federal Food and Drug law. Also serves as a reference for consumers who want to know how the law protects them. Summarizes all statutes now administered by the FDA. Worldwide applicability, interstate shipments as well as imports are covered. Translations in French, Spanish and German.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index

Controlled Substances Import and Export Act; Federal Trade Commission Act; and GATT Uruguay Round Patent Provisions.

The manual is highly organized for ease of use and divided into the following major sections: - Commodity Index (how-to import data for each of the 99 Chapters of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule)- U.S. Customs Entry and Clearance- U.S. Import Documentation- International Banking and Payments (Letters of Credit)- Legal Considerations of Importing- Packing, Shipping & Insurance- Ocean Shipping Container Illustrations and Specifications- 72 Infolists for Importers

"Each additive is covered in a separate, alphabetically listed entry." Entries give CAS number, properties, synonyms, use in foods, and safety profile.