History of FDA

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.

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.

The Story of the Laws Behind the Labels

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 Centennial 1906 - 2006
This site celebrates FDA's 100 years of service protecting and promoting public health.

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.