Do you know how many of the products you use every day are regulated by the FDA?
It's about 20 cents on every dollar spent. Many of the common household items you start
your day with are regulated by the FDA. Whether brushing your teeth or putting on moisturizer,
you can trust the FDA is looking out for you. To protect the public health,
FDA staff work every day to ensure the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs,
biological products, and medical devices making sure grandma's treatments are as safe as possible.
We don't want little Amanda to think tobacco use is cool, so the FDA protects the public
by specifically regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products.
The FDA works to maintain the safety of much of our nation's food supply. We make sure Baby
Enrique's infant formula meets strict nutrition requirements. We even make sure the food you give
your pet is safe. Spot thanks you. The FDA works to ensure the safety of many of the products we
consume or use every day. To learn more about what the FDA regulates, visit www.fda.gov.