II. DO YOU KNOW IT?
Directions: Identify the functions of the international and national government
agencies relative to consumer protection described in each statement. Choose your
answer from the word box below.

A. National Agencies

Bureau of Food and Drugs
Department of Health
Department of Trade and Industry

1. Enforces laws and regulations relating food
2. Adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and
other consumer foods
3. Ensures the quality and safety of products
4. Inspects establishments that dispense food
5. Monitors advertisements and retail ways in order to prevent any deception of
consumers

B. International Agencies

World Health Organization
International Food Protection Institute
Food and Drug Administration

6. Ensures food protection through policies and practices for a safer global food
supply.
7. Protects and promotes public health through control and supervision of food
safety.
8. Directs international health within the United Nation's System and to lead
partners and global health responses.​