Food laws time line

  • USDA

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a cabinet-level agency that oversees the American farming industry.
  • Meat inspection Act

  • FDA

    FDA is responsible for protecting the public health 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.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act

  • first certified color reguloations

  • Gould Amendment

  • McNary - Maps Amendment

  • Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

  • Delanuney Clause

  • Fair Packing and Labeling Act

  • FSIS

    Create a record of final labeling for labeling previously approved as a sketch by the Labeling Compliance Team.
    Modifications (per sketch approval) are made to label before final printing
  • Saccharin Study and Labeling Act

  • Food and Drug administration Act

  • Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act