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Food and Drug Administration facts for kids

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a United States government agency that protects and promotes public health, by regulating food safety, tobacco, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vaccines, and cosmetics. The FDA enforces federal laws along with other agencies, such as the DEA. The agency was made in 1906, and is led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

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  • FDA Building 66 - CDRH (5160772175)

    FDA Building 66 houses the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

  • Toxicology Research at FDA (NCTR Campus) (6023336064)

    The Arkansas Laboratory in Jefferson, Arkansas is the headquarters of the National Center for Toxicological Research

  • Blood Research- Saving Lives (8352) (9759352093)

    FDA scientist prepares blood donation samples for testing

  • FDA Bldg 62 - Exterior (5161375340)

    FDA Building 62 houses the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

  • FDA Bldg 64 - Lab (5160771733)

    FDA lab at Building 64 in Silver Spring, Maryland

  • Portrait of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley (FDA 107) (8203830456)

    Harvey W. Wiley, chief advocate of the Food and Drug Act

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos para niños

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