In 1906 the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed. The act prohibited the sale of misbranded and adulterated foods, drinks and drugs across state lines.
In addition, the act created the Bureau of Chemistry in the Department of Agriculture that became responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act.
In 1930 the Bureau of Chemistry was renamed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Since 1906, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its predecessor agencies have regulated foods, among other products. Today the agency has oversight of approximately 80 percent of the US food supply.
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public heath by assuring the safety efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, nation’s food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation.
The jurisdiction of the FDA extends to safety and security of the nation’s food supply as well.
The FDA makes its own regulations for the efficient enforcement of federal food laws.
In addition to regulations, the FDA also makes general statements of policy, guidelines, advisory opinions and recommendation. As a result of the comprehensive regularity power, the FDA has a wide-range influence on American food.
United States Food and Drug Administration
The primary goal of food is to promote our health and general well-being. Food science entails comprehending the characteristics, composition, and behaviors of food constituents in different situations, such as storage, handling, and consumption.
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