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Pure food and drug act
prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated food, drinks, and drugs -
Meat Inspection Act
Requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines. -
FDA established
This organization is established for the cause of regulating and preventing any food, drug, and cosmetic related issue. -
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Food Laws throughout History
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1st Certified Color Regulations
Certifies seven colors as acceptable for use in processed foods and drugs. -
Gould Amendment
Requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measure, or numerical count. -
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Expands the 1906 food and drug act to cover cosmetics. -
Delaney Clause
Prohibits the use of any additive in food that is found to cause cancer. -
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Requires all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled. -
Food and Drug Administration Act
Broadly spells out the responsibilities of the secretary and the commisioner of the FDA for research, enforcement, education, and information. -
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Defines dietary supplements and places the burden of proof of safety on FDA.