Which Products Require FDA?

The general Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates a large number of products like:

• Foods meant for humans and animals (animal feed and human foods including color additives, chemicals that come into contact with food to ensure they do not pose a health risk in migration, bottled water, infant formulas, and dietary supplements)

• Drugs for humans and animals (prescribed and over-the-counter medications)

• Medical devices for humans (bandages, contact lenses, first aid kits, surgical instruments, dental devices, etc.)

• Vaccines or biologics (blood, human tissue, human plasma, embryos, devices used to store blood, allergenics, cellular and gene therapy products, etc.) 

• Cosmetics (shampoo, make-up, skincare, extensions, nail polish, etc.)

• Electronic products emitting radiation (microwaves, x-rays, laser pointers, ultrasound therapy devices, etc.)

• Tobacco products (cigarettes, vapes, smokeless tobacco, etc.)

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