The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, is an agency inside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It makes up the office of the Commissioner and the four directorates oversee the core functions of the agency. From medical products and tobacco, to food and veterinary medicine, it helps to regulate operations for many industries in America.
Federal Drug Administration
The Federal Drug Administration is responsible for many things. First is being the regulator of tobacco. Beyond that, the FDA aids the protection of public health by making compliance regulations for the medical field, food service industry, and many more important parts of everyday life for American citizens.