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"Before the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act, factories such as these were unsanitary and exhibited “horrific conditions.” Inspection required that they “clean up their act,” which led to increased quality and safety for consumers.
The origins of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be traced to Harvey Washington Wiley and the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act. Twenty-five years in the making, this law prohibited the commerce of “adulterated and misbranded food and drugs.” Although not without its flaws, it introduced regulation where none existed before. Prior to its implementation, consumers were exposed to poor sanitary conditions and toxic preservatives, colors and drugs.
Today, the FDA protects the health of the public by “assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.” In addition to educating the public through accurate scientific information, it also works to create innovations in medicine, making them safer, more effective, and more affordable. Tobacco products are also regulated through the FDA, with special emphasis on reducing tobacco use by minors."
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Candy, Eating, Factories, FDA, Safety