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n.an amendment to a 1958 Federal law, prohibiting the use of any food additive found to cause cancer in people or animals
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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 … English World dictionary
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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
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