Pure Food and Drug Act

The Pure Food and Drug Act, passed in 1906 in the United States, aimed to protect consumers from unsafe and misbranded food and medicines. It required that products be accurately labeled and free from harmful ingredients. This law was a response to public concern about the safety and quality of food and drugs, spurred by investigative journalism and reports of dangerous practices in the food industry. The Act laid the groundwork for future regulations and led to the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees food safety and drug approval today.