There are 2 types of administrative agencies.
1.executive agencies
2.independent regulatory agencies .
These two are different.because executive agencies are generally
located within the executive branch,under one of the cabinet level
departments While independent regulatory agencies exist outside of
the federal executive departments.
* the FDA belongs to executive agencies.
* the functions of FDA are
- protecting and promoting public health through the control and
supervision of food safety,tobacco products ,dietary
suppliments,prescription and over-the counter pharmaceutical
drugs.
- Plays a significant role in the nation's counterterrorism
capability.
- FDA is responsible for advancing the public health by helping
to speed innovations that make medical products more effective
,safer,and more affordable.
- Has responsible for regulating the manufacturing ,marketing and
distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health.