Which of the following legislations first provided the FDA the authority to withdraw a drug from the marketplace?

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The Kefauver-Harris Amendments, passed in 1962, provided the FDA with the authority to withdraw a drug from the market if it was found to be unsafe or ineffective. This legislation also required pharmaceutical companies to prove the safety and effectiveness of their drugs before they could be marketed, and mandated stricter labeling requirements for drugs. The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, while important in establishing FDA authority over drug safety, did not specifically grant the agency the power to withdraw drugs from the market. The Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906, while an important early piece of legislation regulating the safety of food and drugs, did not pertain specifically to drug withdrawal.

Which of the Following Legislations First Provided the FDA the Authority