Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration is the U.S. federal agency that regulates the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, medical devices and related products.

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The Food and Drug Administration, usually shortened to FDA, is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It regulates the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, vaccines, medical devices, cosmetics and other products, and it is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.

New drugs must win FDA approval, based on clinical trial results, before they can be sold in the United States. Medical devices and software that use AI also fall under its review.

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