jun 30, 1906 - Pure Food and Drug Act Passed
Description:
First regulation. Prohibited the interstate transport of unlawful food and drugs under penalty of seizure of the questionable products and/or prosecution of the responsible parties. The basis of the law rested on the regulation of product labeling rather than pre-market approval.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 30, 1906
Now
~ 120 years ago