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jun 24, 1938 - Food and Drug Administration Act Established June 24, 1938.

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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (APA) is a federal law passed in 1938. The law established quality standards for food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics manufactured and sold in the United States. The law also provided for federal oversight and enforcement of these standards.

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jun 24, 1938
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~ 88 years ago