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A Fresh Take on What "Healthy" Means on Food Packages

The FDA wants to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” and is studying ways to help you spot foods that qualify to make the claim.

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Get timely, reliable, health and safety information about food, drugs, medical devices, vaccines, pet food, pet medicine and more.

Protect Yourself - Health Fraud Scams

Buying medicines online, health fraud, warnings and enforcement, safety alerts, and reporting problems to FDA.

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Health information for women and programs for diverse and under-served populations.

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What Does FDA Do?

The Food and Drug Administration regulates food, drugs, cosmetics, biologics, medical devices, and tobacco products. Researchers at the FDA even advance public health by helping to speed product innovations. More than 18,000 full time employees work across all 50 states and internationally. For over 100 years, the FDA has been working to carry out its mission of promoting and protecting public health, and that means your health.

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A Recipe for Danger: Social Media Challenges Involving Medicines

Social media trends and peer pressure can be a dangerous combination to your children and their friends, especially when involving misusing medicines.

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Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review

Applying the rigorous standards set out by law, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ensures that generic drugs are as safe and effective as the brand name drug products.