In the context of foods, chemical contaminants can be very broadly defined as any chemical not intentionally added to food but present for one of many possible reasons: Environmental Contamination. 1  Certain chemicals are manufactured for industrial use and because they are very stable, they do not break down easily.hey undertake regular surveillance to monitor the levels of contaminants in foods and estimate the exposure of Canadians to these contaminants. Health Canada scientists also conduct research and evaluate scientific data in order to better understand the effects that chemicals can have on the human body.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a central part of President Obama's historic Wall Street reforms. Their job is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans â whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.
We encourage financial education and capability from childhood through retirement, publish research, and educate financial companies about their responsibilities. Our core functions The CFPB was created to provide a single point of accountability for enforcing federal consumer financial laws and protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. Before, that responsibility was divided among several agencies. Today, itâs our primary focus. Our work includes: