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 drugsBiological products (such as vaccines and blood)Medical devicesFood supplyCosmeticsTobacco productsProducts that emit radiation.The following is a list of API manufacturers inspected or certified by the USFDA.
