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These excerpts taken from the GIS 10-K filed Jul 11, 2008.
FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY REGULATION
The manufacture and sale of consumer food products is highly regulated. In the United States, our activities are subject to regulation by various federal government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Agriculture, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency, as well as various state and local agencies. Our business is also regulated by similar agencies outside of the United States.
 
FOOD
QUALITY AND SAFETY REGULATION






The manufacture and sale of consumer food products is highly
regulated. In the United States, our activities are subject to
regulation by various federal government agencies, including the
Food and Drug Administration, Department of Agriculture, Federal
Trade Commission, Department of Commerce, and Environmental
Protection Agency, as well as various state and local agencies.
Our business is also regulated by similar agencies outside of
the United States.


 




EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:

10-K (2 sections)
Jul 11, 2008

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