If you’ve ever wondered why some everyday products still seem oddly regulated—or barely regulated at all—there’s a good reason: some of the rules governing what we eat, apply to our skin, or take for minor headaches haven’t been seriously updated since the disco era.
Yes, while the world moved on to smartphones, drones, and AI, a surprising number of FDA regulations are still stuck in the world of shag carpet and lava lamps. And despite major advances in science, medicine, and public health awareness, these old rules continue to influence what ends up on our shelves and in our bodies.
