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| Food, drug, and cosmetic act of 1938 |
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| Act requiring that foods be safe, pure, and wholesome. |
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| Fair packaging and labeling act of 1966 |
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| An act that requires product labels to contain accurate names, quantities and weights |
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| National traffic and motor vehicle safety act of 1966 |
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| Act that established national safety standards for automobiles and tires |
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| Hazardous substance labeling act of 1960 |
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| law that requires that warning labels appear on all household products that are otentially dangerous to consumers |
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| Permanent care labeling rule of 1972 |
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| Effective since 1972, this act requires that clothing and fabrics be permanently labeled |
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| An act protecting the privacy and use of student records. |
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| Kefauver-Harris Drug ammendment of 1962 |
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| An act requiring drug manufacturers to file notices of new drugs with the fda |
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| Flammable fabrics act of 1953 |
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| a 1953 act that set flammability standards for clothing, childrenssleepwear,carpets, and rugs |
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| Agricultural marketing service |
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| The agency of the department of agriculture that inspects food to ensure wholesomeness and truthful labeling |
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| National institute of standards and technology |
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| Through the department of commerce, this agency sets measurement, product and safety standards |
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| Food and drug administration |
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| The agency charged with enforcing laws precventing distribution of mislabeled foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices |
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| Federal communications commission |
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| The agency that regulates radio and television broadcasting |
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| The agency concerned with protecting consumers from unfair methods of competition |
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| securities and exchange commission |
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| a government agency whose main purpose is to protect investors |
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| A state and local non-governmental agency that gathers information about local businesses |
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| Child protection and tot safety act of 1966 |
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| An act that bans the sale of toys and children's articles containing hazardous substances |
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| An act protecting the privacy and use of medical records |
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