FDA

[ef-dee-ey]

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.

FDA

abbreviation

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

Example Sentences

The group also noted that reviews in 2015 and 2017 from the FDA and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine respectively found no risks associated with appropriate usage of the drug in pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times

But the FDA has previously stated food irradiators do not make foods radioactive.

From Los Angeles Times

"To be clear, while an association between acetaminophen and autism has been described in many studies, a causal relationship has not been established and there are contrary studies in the scientific literature," the FDA wrote.

From BBC

A stem cell clinic the FDA found to be operating illegally plans to appeal the agency’s authority to the Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times

The FDA, on the other hand, has approved COVID-19 vaccines only for those ages 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with underlying medical conditions.

From Los Angeles Times