Question

explain the FDA mission and duties

Answer 1

ANS= FDA implies Food and drug administration

INTRODUCTION: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations.

FDA MISSION: FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

The table below lists all official FDA Guidance Documents and other regulatory guidance by topic:

• General and Cross-Cutting Topics
• Advisory Committees
• Animal and Veterinary
• Biologics
• Clinical Trials
• Color Additives
• Combination Products
• Cosmetics
• Drugs
• Product-Specific Guidances for Generic Drug Development (Bioequivalence Recommendations)
• Food
• Import and Export
• International Council for Harmonisation (ICH)
• Medical Devices
• Radiation-Emitting Products
• Tobacco Products
• Veterinary International Conference on Harmonization (VICH)