Advancement of Emerging Technology Applications for Pharmaceutical Innovation & Modernization Guidance for Industry

5 September 2017

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Food & Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER) | September 2017

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments.

The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical  drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products.