Food and Drug Administration
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About The Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and consists of various centers and offices. The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health. Return To Our Home Page Read More... -
What The Food and Drug Administration Regulates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome and sanitary; human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe and effective; cosmetics are safe; and electronic products that emit radiation are safe. FDA also ensures that these products are honestly, accurately and informatively represented to the public. Some of the Agency's Specific Responsibilities Include: Biologics Poduct and manufacturing establishment licensing Safety of the nation's blood supply Research to establish product standards and develop improved testing methods Cosmetics Safety Labeling Drugs Product approvals OTC and prescription drug labeling Drug manufacturing standards Foods Labeling Safety of all food products (except meat and poultry) Bottled water Read More... -
What The Food and Drug Administration Doesn’t Regulate
The Food and Drug Administration's responsibilities are closely related to those of several other government agencies. Often frustrating and confusing for consumers is determining the appropriate regulatory agency to contact. The following contact information is for government agencies that have functions related to that of FDA. (Contact information is given for agency headquarters offices, which are located in the Washington, D.C., area. Local offices, listed in the phone book under U.S. Government, may be available to provide assistance as well.) Advertising The Federal Trade Commission is the federal agency which regulates all advertising, excluding prescription drugs and medical devices. FTC ensures that advertisements are truthful and not misleading for consumers. Consumers may write to FTC at 6th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20580; Telephone (202) 326-2222. Alcohol The labeling and quality of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the Departme Read More...
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