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.
The CFPB: Looking Out for Consumers Since 2011 Get Involved - Join Our Email List CFPB BASICS Ten Good Reasons to Support the CFPB CFPB Enforcement Actions Why the CFPB Matters to Communities of Color The CFPB is Standing Up for Servicemembers and Veterans Polling and Public Support ARTICLES/EDITORIALS New York Times Editorial: A Tool Consumers Need US News: How the CFPB is Getting the Job Done Bloomberg Editorial: No More Payday Predators DEFENDING THE CFPB