Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• 1938, 1954, 1958, 1960
• Formed as a response to 100 people dying of food
  poisoning.

By Paige Miller, Period 6
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Description

• Gives the Food and Drug Administration the
  authority to oversee food, cosmetic, and drug
  safety
• Also prohibited the sale of mislabeled food and
  drugs and set standards for inspection of
  companies.
• 1954 Pesticide amendment.
• 1958 Food additives amendment.
• 1960 Color Additive amendment.
• Addressed environmental issues because the act
  dictates that a statement of environmental impact
  must be issued.