Congress Sets Standards for Chemical Additives in Food
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Medicine, Health, Economics
- Subcategories: Business, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Food, Cooking, Cuisine
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: 1958
Article abstract: Following extensive debate about the long-term impact of food additives on public health, the Delaney Amendment to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act required safety clearance for food additives.
Summary of Event
The use of chemical additives in food products as flavoring, as preservatives, or as part of packaging grew rapidly during the 1940’s. The long-term impact of these chemicals on public health, however, remained largely unknown. This period also witnessed a substantial increase in the agricultural use of commercial pesticides...
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