The History of the FDA in the United States
A historical timeline tracing key milestones in the FDA’s development, from its origins in 1906 to its evolving role in health and safety regulation through 2025.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety, efficacy, and truthful labeling of a wide range of products including human and animal drugs, vaccines, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and tobacco.
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What Does The FDA Do?
The FDA is a U.S. government agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to ensure that a wide range of consumer products—particularly food, drugs, and medical devices—are safe, effective, and truthfully labeled.