Food and Drug Administration

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a United States government agency that protects and promotes public health, by regulating food safety, tobacco, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vaccines, and cosmetics. The FDA enforces federal laws along with other agencies, such as the DEA. The agency was made in 1906,[1] and is led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.[2]

The head of the FDA is proposed by the President of the United States and approved by the Senate. He reports to the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.

  1. "FDA 1906". US FDA. Archived from the original on 2012-08-06. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
  2. "Commissioner of Food and Drugs". US FDA. Retrieved 2010-09-11.

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