The world’s current food and drug inspection standards are based on American standards.
FDA certification has nothing to do with the FDA - Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services pointed out in an interview with Chinese reporters that the "FDA certification" appearing in China It has nothing to do with the FDA and will not be recognized by the FDA.
At the same time, food sold in the United States does not require FDA certification. They have quality inspection departments to check during the production process, using the standards promulgated by the government as calipers. The common practice in the market is random inspection.
To put it bluntly, there are hundreds of thousands of foods and medicines around the world every day, and they are overwhelmed.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Organization Introduction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is referred to as FDA
FDA is the U.S. government’s health agency One of the executive agencies established within the Department of Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Public Health (PHS).
As a scientific regulatory agency, the FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of foods, cosmetics, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and radioactive products produced or imported into the United States. It was one of the first federal agencies whose primary function was to protect consumers. This institution is relevant to the lives of every American citizen. Internationally, the FDA is recognized as one of the largest food and drug regulatory agencies in the world. Many other countries seek and receive assistance from the FDA to promote and monitor the safety of their own products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for: 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 Supervision and inspection; testing, inspection and certification of items where ionizing and non-ionizing radiation generated by products during use or consumption affect human health and safety. According to regulations, the above-mentioned products must be inspected and proven safe by the FDA before they can be sold on the market. FDA has the right to inspect manufacturers and prosecute violators. According to the different product scopes regulated, it can be divided into the following major regulatory agencies:
1. Center for Food Safety and Practical Nutrition (CFSAN):
This center has the largest workload of the FDA department. It is responsible for food safety throughout the United States, except for meat, poultry and eggs, which are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Although the United States has the safest food supply in the world, approximately 76 million foodborne illnesses occur each year, and 325,000 people require hospitalization due to foodborne illness. Death from foodborne illness. The Center for Food Safety and Nutrition works to reduce foodborne illness and promote food safety. And promote various plans, such as: promotion and implementation of HACCP plan, etc.
The functions of the center include: ensuring the safety of substances and pigments added to food; ensuring the safety of food and ingredients developed through biotechnology; responsible for correctly labeling food (such as ingredients, nutrition and health claims) and cosmetics management activities; formulate corresponding policies and regulations to manage dietary supplements, infant food formulas and medical foods; ensure the safety of cosmetic ingredients and products and ensure correct labeling; supervise and regulate the after-sales behavior of the food industry; conduct consumer educator education and behavioral development; collaborative projects with state and local governments; coordination of international food standards and safety, etc.
2. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER):
This center aims to ensure the safety and effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, evaluate new drugs before they are launched on the market, and monitor the market More than 10,000 kinds of medicines are sold on the Internet to ensure that products meet the highest standards that are constantly updated. The center also regulates the truthfulness of drug advertisements on television, radio and in publications. Strictly regulate drugs and provide consumers with accurate and safe information.
3. Center for Device Safety and Radiation Protection Health (CDRH):
This center ensures the safety and effectiveness of newly launched medical devices. Because there are more than 20,000 companies around the world producing more than 80,000 types of medical devices, from blood glucose monitors to artificial heart valves. These products are closely related to human life, so the center also supervises after-sales services nationwide.
For some products that can produce radiation, such as microwave ovens, televisions, and mobile phones, the center has also determined some corresponding safety standards.
4. Center for Biological Products Evaluation and Research (CBER):
This center regulates biological products that can prevent and treat diseases, and is therefore more complex than chemical comprehensive drugs. It includes Conduct scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of blood, plasma, vaccines, etc.
5. Center for Veterinary Medicines (CVM):
This center supervises food and medicines for animals to ensure the practicality and safety of these products in maintaining life and relieving pain. safety and effectiveness.