History of FDA and Legislation
The 'Poison
Squad' and the Advent of Food and Drug Regulation
This is an article from FDA Consumer on Harvey W. Wiley,
founding father of FDA, and his famous Poison Squad. The Poison Squad
tested the safety of preservatives by ingesting them in different quantities and
undergoing medical tests.
Food and Drug Legislation - The Story Behind the Law
This article provides an overview of some of the major
historical events which called attention to the need for regulation of food and
medical products, and the legislation which ensued.
Milestones in
the U.S. Food and Drug Law History
This page provides a chronology describing some of the
milestones in the history of food and drug regulation in the United States.
Short Biographies
of FDA Commissioners and Their Predecessors
This page provides pictures and short biographies of
those who have served as FDA Commissioner, or its previous equivalent.
Historical
Designation and Location of the FDA in the Federal Government
This page provides a list of the designation and location
of the Food and Drug Administration within the federal government.
FDA
and You - Centennial Celebration (includes historical information)
This publication, intended for health educators and students,
was published in honor of FDA's Centennial. It details FDA's regulatory
centers, and provides a timeline of significant historical events in FDA's
history.
