FDA certification: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration certification to ensure the safety of food, cosmetics, drugs, biologics, medical devices and radiological products produced in or imported into the United States. One of the federal agencies whose primary function is to protect consumers.
The FDA's regulatory agency for food, produce, and seafood is the Center for Food Safety and Nutrition (CFASAN), whose role is to ensure that Americans' food supply is safe, clean, fresh, and clearly labeled.
EXTENDED INFORMATIONThe FDA has the authority to inspect manufacturers and to prosecute violators. Depending on the range of products regulated, there are several major regulatory agencies:
(1) Center for Food Safety and Practical Nutrition (CFSAN);
(2) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER);
(3) Center for Devices Safety and Radiological Protection Health (CDRH);
(4) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Center (CBER);
(5) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
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