FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Control Act) (jan 1, 1947 – dec 1, 1947)
Description:
FIFRA was enacted during the Truman administration in 1947, and it was the first big legislation to regulate pesticides on a large scale. This is important as it established worker protections from pesticides and it restricted the sale and disposal of pesticides, which were an incrediby harmful substance to humans.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1947
dec 1, 1947
~ 11 months