FDA Certification
The FDA stands for the Food and Drug Administration, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Public Health Service (PHS). As a scientific regulatory agency, the FDA’s responsibilities include ensuring the safety of foods, cosmetics, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and radiological products that are either produced or imported into the United States. It is one of the earliest federal agencies focused primarily on protecting consumers. The agency is closely connected to the lives of every American citizen. Internationally, the FDA is recognized as one of the world’s largest food and drug regulatory agencies. Many other countries seek and receive assistance from the FDA to promote and monitor the safety of their own products.
The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, is an agency within the U.S. government under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Public Health Service (PHS). As a scientific regulatory agency, the FDA’s responsibilities include ensuring the safety of foods, cosmetics, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and radiological products that are either produced or imported into the United States. It is one of the earliest federal agencies focused primarily on consumer protection. The agency is integral 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.
Traditionally, what is referred to as “FDA certification” is not a certification but rather a form of registration or listing. The FDA does not issue certificates.
The FDA oversees the regulation and inspection of the following: foods, drugs (including veterinary drugs), medical devices, food additives, cosmetics, animal feed and drugs, alcoholic beverages with less than 7% alcohol content, and electronic products. It also tests, inspects, and certifies projects related to the ionizing and non-ionizing radiation effects of products on human health and safety. According to regulations, these products must be FDA-approved for safety before they can be marketed.