Volume I focuses on the "why" of the United States Food and Drug Administration, the evolution of food and drug law legislation and milestone legal cases in Food and Drug Law. Volume I contains United States Supreme Court legal decisions that have impacted on the practice of food and drug law. The United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) mission, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), is to protect the public health and safety. This resource imparts a comprehensive analysis of food and drug law topics and the federal agencies that regulate this industry. Each chapter contains critical analysis issues to explore.