Important Acts in Food Regulation and Quality

Question 1

Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

Answer 1

aimed to address the growing concerns about the safety and labeling of food and pharmaceutical products

Question 2

Federal Meat Inspection Act 1906

Answer 2

aimed at improving the safety and wholesomeness of meat and meat products consumed by the public
(The Jungle)

Question 3

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938

Answer 3

expanded and strengthened the regulatory framework established by the Pure Food and Drug Act

Question 4

Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957

Answer 4

The Poultry Products Inspection Act aimed to ensure the safety of poultry products for consumers by establishing mandatory inspection requirements

Question 5

Food Additive Act of 1958

Answer 5

This act was enacted to address concerns about the safety of food additives and the lack of proper regulation. It gave the FDA authority to regulate the use of additives in food

Question 6

Color Additive Amendment Act of 1960

Answer 6

This amendment expanded the regulatory control over color additives used in foods, drugs, and cosmetics

Question 7

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966

Answer 7

The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act aimed to provide consumers with accurate information about the contents and quantity of packaged goods

Question 8

Egg Packaging and Labeling Act of 1970

Answer 8

This act addressed concerns related to the quality and labeling of eggs to ensure consumer protection

Question 9

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990

Answer 9

This act focused on providing consumers with accurate and standardized nutritional information on food labels to support informed food choices

Question 10

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994

Answer 10

This act aimed to regulate dietary supplements while ensuring their availability to consumers. It distinguished dietary supplements from drugs and food additives

Question 11

Saccharin Notice Repeal Act of 1996

Answer 11

repealed the requirement for a warning label on products containing saccharin, a sugar substitute

Question 12

Food Quality Protection Act of 1996

Answer 12

aimed to enhance the safety of the nation’s food supply by amending pesticide regulation and establishing standards for pesticide residues in food

Question 13

Bioterrorism Act of 2002

Answer 13

Enacted in response to the increased awareness of potential bioterrorism threats, this act focused on safeguarding the food supply chain from intentional contamination