Question

The Pure Food and Drug Act (PFDA) of 1906 was significant in that it gave the government the power to prohibit drug labels from claiming false therapeutic benefits. However, the act still had several weaknesses. Which statements most accurately describe the weaknesses? Select all that apply.

A. This law required adequate testing for safety prior to marketing.

B. This law required all drug labels to accurately describe their contents.

C. This law required drug manufacturers to prove that the drug was effective in its claims.

D. This law encouraged the development of drugs for rare or unusual disorders.

E. This law prevented drugs from being marketed for any disease.

Answer 1

Option (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

Explaination :-

The Pure Food and Drug Act ( PFDA) of 1906 was weakened by the fact that the burden of proof to demonstrate whether products were contaminated , mislabeled, harmful and so forth rested not with the manufacturer but instead with the government. The Act also established " official standards" of quality and purity and required that products meet only those standards. Still, there was no requirements for specific testing except for minimal aminal studies to ensure physiological activity and perfuntory clinical studies to demonstrate that the drug worked. Furthermore, there was no requirement for premarketing approval and the enforcement powers provided by the Act were limited, rendering its lawful enforcement arduous at best.