Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

The Pure Food and Drug  Act of 1906  is the law that first established

the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This legislation was
passed by Congress to set standards for drug purity and strength.

Even though the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 is generally regarded
as the establishing law of the FDA, it would be 32 more years until the agency
first became the powerhouse they are today.