Regulated Products
Overview
The FDA regulates a wide range of products, including foods (except for aspects of some meat, poultry and egg products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture); human and veterinary drugs; vaccines and other biological products; medical devices intended for human use; radiation-emitting electronic products; cosmetics; dietary supplements, and tobacco products.
For a list of traditionally-recognized product categories that fall under FDA’s regulatory jurisdiction please visit the FDA Basics page.
To learn more about these products and their regulatory requirements please visit the following pages:
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Foods for human consumption, including dietary supplements, food and color additives, and food contact substances |
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Active pharmaceutical ingredients and both prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications |
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Biologic products such as human blood, blood donor screening tests, human tissue, embryos, human plasma, and medical devices for use in blood banking operations |
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Medical devices such as bandages, contact lenses, first aid kits, pacemakers, and surgical instruments |
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Radiation-emitting products such as x-ray machines, microwave ovens, CD-ROMs, LEDs, and laser pointers |
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Cosmetic products such as shampoo, make-up, face creams, and eyelash extensions |
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Animal food and feed, including pet food, as well as veterinary medicines and devices |
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FDA-regulated tobacco products such as cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), cigars, and all other tobacco products |