U.S. FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and quality of foods, medicines, medical devices, vaccines, and other health-related products. It reviews and approves new products before they can be marketed and continuously monitors them for safety after approval. The FDA also enforces regulations to prevent false claims, control marketing practices, and respond to health risks. Its work helps ensure that the products consumers use are safe and reliable, supporting overall public health and safety.