United States Food and Drug Administration

The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA or FDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products.

Pronunciation

United States Food and Drug Administration: /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts fuːd ænd drʌg ˌæd.mɪ.nɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

The term "Food and Drug Administration" refers to the agency's role in regulating food and drug products in the United States. The agency was officially established in 1906 with the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, although its origins can be traced back to the creation of the Agricultural Division in the Patent Office in 1848.

Related Terms

United States Department of Health and Human Services: The parent agency of the FDA, responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
Pure Food and Drug Act: The act of Congress that established the FDA and gave it the authority to regulate food and drugs.
Pharmaceutical drug: A drug used in health care.
Biopharmaceutical: A type of drug produced using biotechnology.
Medical device: Any device used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
Dietary supplement: A product intended to supplement the diet and contains one or more dietary ingredients.
Tobacco product: Any product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption.

External links

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United States Food and Drug Administration