Pure Food And Drugs Act

This volume contains the official record of the hearings before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives during the Sixty-second Congress, Second Session, regarding “The Pure Food and Drugs Act.” It offers a detailed look into the discussions, debates, and testimonies surrounding this landmark legislation aimed at ensuring the safety and purity of food and drugs sold to the public.

Readers will find invaluable primary source material illuminating the concerns, challenges, and compromises involved in crafting this critical piece of consumer protection law. Explore the perspectives of legislators, industry representatives, and concerned citizens as they grapple with issues of adulteration, misbranding, and the need for federal oversight.

This historical document provides essential context for understanding the origins and evolution of food and drug regulation in the United States, making it an indispensable resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of law, public health, and consumer rights.

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