The FDA is an administrative agency created to regulate food and drug supplies in the United States for the safety and health of its citizens. FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Huma...The FDA is an administrative agency created to regulate food and drug supplies in the United States for the safety and health of its citizens. FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. While the FDA has traditionally focused on the US markets, with the global market growth (of imports and exports of products and raw materials) the FDA now manages over 2 trillion dollars of goods manufactured in over 150 nations worldwide (FDA, FDA Global engagement report, 2016).
FDA authority over food comes from the FD&C Act, which defines food as "articles used for food or drink for man or another animal, chewing gum and articles used for components of any such article.". T...FDA authority over food comes from the FD&C Act, which defines food as "articles used for food or drink for man or another animal, chewing gum and articles used for components of any such article.". The FDA is responsible for the safety of all food, including individual components of food, animal and pet food, and food ingredients. Their mission is to prevent food adulteration and ensure foods are safe, wholesome, and sanitary in addition to providing accurately labeled food.
