The FDA was established in response to Upton Sinclair's exposé of the meatpacking industry in "The Jungle," leading to the Pure Food and Drug Act, the first major legislation aimed at regulating food and drug safety. Following a major drug poisoning incident, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1937, establishing the modern … Continue reading The FDA’s double-edged sword: A century of controversy and influence
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 