Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is a part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that oversees the safety of the foods and beverages Americans consume. It evaluates and monitors products like packaged foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics to ensure they are safe, properly labeled, and free from harmful substances. CFSAN also develops regulations and policies to protect public health, conducts research, and responds to food safety issues. Its goal is to help ensure that the food supply is safe, nutritious, and accurately represented.