Charles W. Crawford (chemist)
Charles W. Crawford | |
|---|---|
| 6th Commissioner of Food and Drugs | |
| In office June 1, 1951 – July 31, 1954 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Paul B. Dunbar |
| Succeeded by | George P. Larrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1888 Lorena, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1957 (aged 69) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma A&M University |
Charles W. Crawford (July 21, 1888 – September 15, 1957) was an American chemist who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1951 to 1954. He graduated Oklahoma A&M University with a BA degree in chemistry in 1909. He later received a master's degree in 1915. He quickly became the FDA's principal representative during the drafting of the 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.