CMO Regulatory & Compliance: FDA (USA)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. Its primary mission is to protect and promote public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of a wide range of products, including:

Human and veterinary drugs

Biological products (such as vaccines and blood)

Medical devices

Food supply

Cosmetics

Tobacco products

Products that emit radiation