FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration.
FDA sometimes stands for Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. The FDA is authorized by the U.S. Congress, the federal government, to be the highest law enforcement agency specializing in the regulation of food and drugs, and to be a government health regulatory watchdog comprised of professionals such as doctors, lawyers, microbiologists, chemists, and statisticians dedicated to protecting, promoting, and enhancing the health of the nation. Many other countries seek and receive help from the FDA to promote and monitor the safety of their products.
Expanded Information:
The FDA was founded in 1906; prior to that, there was no regulation of drugs in the United States. Any regulation, drugs were sold through advertisements; in 1938, drugs were required to prove safety before they could be sold; in 1962, drugs were required to not only be safe but also to prove effective before they could be sold.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the supervision and inspection of food, drugs (including veterinary drugs), medical devices, food additives, cosmetics, animal food and drugs, wine beverages with an alcohol content of less than 7%, and electronic products; and the testing, inspection, and certification of ionic and non-ionic radiation affecting human health and safety items generated during the use or consumption of the products. According to the regulations, the above products must be certified as safe by the FDA before they can be sold in the market, and the FDA has the right to inspect the manufacturers and prosecute the violators.
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