why was the fda established
Though FDA can trace its origins back to the creation of the Agricultural Division in the Patent Office in 1848, its origins as a federal consumer protection agency began with the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act.lease limit your feedback to 1000 characters. To prevent the submission of spam, please enter the word FOOD in the box below. If you would like to ask a specific question, please visit our Contact Us page for more information about how to contact FDA.