What is the pure food and drug act about?

Answer 1

Prior to 1906, there were no rules at all on foods or drugs. As a result, patent medicines commonly contained morphine, heroin, and cocaine in significant quantities. There were no labeling requirements so people didn't even know what they were taking. There were no purity requirements and no restrictions on advertising. Drug makers could claim that their concoction could cure whatever ails you or your mule -- and they often did. As a result of these problems, the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed in 1906. The Act did not prohibit drugs but simply required manufacturers to meet standards in labeling, purity, and packaging. You can find an excellent history of the subject in the Consumers Union Report on Licit and Illicit Drugs at http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/cu/cumenu.htm

Answer 2

the food and drug act of 19-something was ment to save lives. did you see the way ppl were handling food back then? its gross! but this act basically granted general safety concerns. if that makes any sense. it means ppl couldn't pee in the food anymore....

Answer 3

to regulate safety, labeling, and interstate shipment of food and medicine

Answer 4

the pure food and drug act was started in the u s

Answer 5

It required certain specified drugs, such as alcohol, cocaine, and morphine.

Answer 6

it was the process where food was inspected and required a nutrtition label on it