The ________ is a federal law that gives the FDA broad powers to license new drugs in the United States.

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The Drug Amendment of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) of 1962 is a federal law that gives the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) broad powers to license new drugs in the United States. This law was enacted after the thalidomide disaster, which caused birth defects in children whose mothers had taken the drug during pregnancy. The Drug Amendment requires that new drugs be demonstrated to be safe and effective before they can be sold to the public.

The ________ Is a Federal Law That Gives the FDA