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Fod Science Timeline
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Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
Prohibits interstate commerce of misbranded and adultereated food. -
Meat Inspection Act
Requires inspection of all meat sold across state lines. -
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. -
McNary Mapes Amendment
Authorizes FDA standads of quality for caned food excluding meat and milk. -
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Expands the 1906 Food and Drug Act to cover cosmetics. -
Delaney Clause
A food addiditive that causes cancer cannot be used. -
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Everything has to honestly and informatively labeled. -
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act
Can not ban sacharin but food products that contain it must have a warning label. -
Food and Drug Administration Act
Spells out responsibilities of secretary and commisioner or FDA. -
Dietary Supplement and Health Eduactation Act
Defines dietary supplements and places the burden of proof on FDA.