FDA

American  

[ef-dee-ey] / ˈɛfˈdiˈeɪ /

noun

U.S. Government.

1. Food and Drug Administration: a division of the Department of Health and Human Services that protects the public against impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics.

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FDA British  

abbreviation

1. Food and Drug Administration: a federal agency responsible for monitoring trading and safety standards in the food and drug industries

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Example Sentences

Overall, “we see this as a modest positive for long-term strategic optionality, with no near-term impact on estimates absent a subsequent FDA decision that actually adds substances to an allowable compounding pathway,” BofA analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

As part of the meetings, the FDA has pledged to evaluate specific use cases for each substance, and has opened a public docket for comments through July 22.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

FDA officials said if you have questions or concerns about the recalled product, consult your doctor of pharmacist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Looking ahead, the healthcare conglomerate expects to gain FDA approval for Tremfya for the inhibition of structural joint damage for patients with psoriatic arthritis, it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The FDA allows this slightly contaminated product to be sold in the US because the Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamin C is a mere 60 milligrams per day.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve