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Pure Food and Drug Act

Definition

The Pure Food and Drug Act, passed in 1906, was a law that prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce.

Related terms

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): This is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health that oversees the safety of food, cosmetics, medicines, medical devices, and other health-related products.

Consumer Protection: This refers to laws designed to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or unfair practices to gain an advantage over consumers.

Interstate Commerce: This term refers to any work or business involving the movement of goods or money across state lines.

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  • AP US History - 6.11 Reform in the Gilded Age

Practice Questions (1)

  • How did the Pure Food and Drug Act differ from the Sherman Anti-Trust Act in their impacts on progressive reform?

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