food timeline

  • USDA Established

    Back in 1862 Abraham Lincoln started the USDA so someone or something could enforce federal laws for farming.
  • FDA Established

    It's the agency that mandates and approves of new drugs
  • GARS list published

    "GARS" is an acronym used by federal regulatory agencies to refer to substances that are used as food additives. "Generally Recognized as safe" when used in accord with good manufacturing practices.
  • Color additives Amendment Establised

    required that only color additives. This amendment basiclly said which food colors where safe and sutible to consume or use