Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Nutrition and Health Information

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About Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Nutrition and Health Information

The 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: