What legislation was created in response to a 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested drug caused the deaths of 100 people?

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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was created in response to the 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested drug (Elixir Sulfanilamide) caused the deaths of 100 people. The act was passed to ensure safety, purity, and effectiveness of drugs and other products subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What Legislation Was Created in Response to a 1937 Incident