FDA

Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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.

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FDA Issues 2009 FDA Food Code Updated code is a model for state, city, county, tribal, territorial agencies, and industry.
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 14:25
(FDA: College Park, MD) -- The Food and Drug Administration recently announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail…
FDA Awards $17.5 Million to Further Food and Feed Safety Grants to fund efforts in response, intervention, innovation, and prevention.
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 13:51
(FDA: Rockville, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it has awarded 83 grants for the 2009 fiscal year totaling $17.5 million to state and local regulatory agencies to boost food and feed safety initiatives among…
USDA Joins FDA Efforts on New Food Safety Regulations Agencies unite on outreach to produce industry
Wed, 10/07/2009 - 05:30
USDA’s fresh produce chief will join the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help develop new food safety rules, as part of a cooperative initiative between the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today’s announcement comes amid…
FDA Commissions Study of Premarket Clearance Process for Medical Devices Does the current process optimally protect patients and promote innovation in support of public health?
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 05:00
(FDA: Silver Spring, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces that it has commissioned the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to study the premarket notification program used to review and clear certain medical devices marketed in the United…
FDA Opens Reportable Food Registry Electronic Portal for Industry Food facilities now required to report potentially dangerous products.
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 13:08
(FDA: Rockville, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a new way to head off potential cases of foodborne illness—the Reportable Food Registry (RFR). Food industry officials must use this electronic portal to alert the FDA quickly when…
FDA Steps Up Actions for Misconduct in Drug and Device Development Stronger enforcement protects participants in clinical studies and ensures safety of medical products.
Mon, 08/10/2009 - 14:00
(FDA: Rockville, Maryland) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it has stepped up its efforts to prevent noncompliant investigators and others from participating in new product development. The FDA's procedures for…
FDA, European Medicines Agency Launch Good Clinical Practices Initiative Collaborative effort aims to ensure appropriate conduct of clinical trials
Wed, 08/05/2009 - 14:18
(FDA: Silver Spring, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) today announced an agreement to launch a bilateral good clinical practices (GCP) initiative, designed to ensure that clinical trials…
Michael R. Taylor Named Food Safety Advisor to FDA Commissioner
Wed, 07/08/2009 - 11:55
(FDA: Rockville, MD) -- Michael R. Taylor, J.D., a nationally recognized food safety expert and research professor at George Washington University’s School of Public Health and Health Services, will return to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (…
FDA Forms Transparency Task Force The agency announces effort to become more transparent to the public.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 13:15
(FDA: Silver Spring, Maryland) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the formation of a task force to develop recommendations for enhancing the transparency of the agency’s operations and decision-making process. To…
FDA Awards $1 Million in Grants for Food and Feed Safety Arkansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin funded for food safety and security monitoring .
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 14:28
(FDA: Silver Spring, Maryland) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently enhanced its food and feed protection initiatives with the award of three one-year Food Safety and Security Monitoring grants totaling $1 million to the states…