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jun 25, 1938 - Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Established 25 June 1938

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FDR signed the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act on 25 June 1938. The new law brought cosmetics and medical devices under control, and it required that drugs be labeled with adequate directions for safe use.

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jun 25, 1938
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~ 88 years ago