Food Safety

Meat Inspection Act of 1906

The Meat Inspection Act allowed for the inspection of meat shipped over state lines by federal inspectors. It arose out of a growing need for consumer protection and to prevent the closing of foreign markets to American meats.

Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

The Pure Food and Drug Act meant to prevent the adulteration and mislabeling of foods and medicines. This also arose from societal pressures to protect the consumer and imbue a sense of trust in the buyer with regards to purchsing products.