Which government agency determines how solid waste is managed in the food industry?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Food and Drug Administration
• C. Department of Agriculture
• D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who sets the rules for handling solid waste in the food industry. The Environmental Protection Agency is the primary authority because it establishes nationwide standards for waste collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal under laws like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This agency provides the framework that states and facilities follow to manage solid and hazardous waste responsibly. Other agencies have important roles—FDA focuses on food safety and labeling, USDA on agricultural products and meat/poultry, and OSHA on worker safety—but they don’t govern solid waste management overall. So the Environmental Protection Agency is the best answer.