In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln appointed the first chemist to serve in the Department of Agriculture. This appointment was significant in the development of food regulation in America, as it marked a step towards the scientific examination and regulation of food quality and safety.
What did President Abraham Lincoln do in 1862 to help influence food regulation in America?
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He passed two laws: The Meat Inspection Act and The Food and Drugs act.
He passed two laws: The Meat Inspection Act and The Food and Drugs act.
He appointed the first chemist to serve in the Department of Agriculture.
He appointed the first chemist to serve in the Department of Agriculture.
He required all bread to be made with standard ingredients and no unnecessary fillers.
He required all bread to be made with standard ingredients and no unnecessary fillers.
He founded the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control.
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