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What FDA Regulates

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

• product 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

Medical Devices

• premarket approval of new devices
• manufacturing and performance standards
• tracking reports of device malfunctioning and serious adverse reactions

Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products

• radiation safety performance standards for microwave ovens, television receivers, diagnostic
  x-ray equipment, cabinet x-ray systems (such as baggage x-rays at airports), laser products,
  ultrasonic therapy equipment, mercury vapor lamps, and sunlamps
• accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities

Veterinary Products

• livestock feeds
• pet foods
• veterinary drugs and devices