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Food and Drug Administration

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Official website

Mandate

What it is responsible for

Verified
  • Safety and effectiveness of human and veterinary drugs
  • Biological products and medical devices
  • Food and cosmetics safety
  • Radiation-emitting products

From the official description[1]

Evidence

Sources

  1. [1]
    Federal Register agency record: Food and Drug Administration

    Office of the Federal Register (NARA/GPO)OfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026