Food and Drug Administration

Cultural  

1. An agency of the United States federal government that approves or disapproves new drugs and substances that can be consumed.

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Example Sentences

The selloff came after the company said the Food and Drug Administration had refused to review its application to sell a new seasonal flu vaccine.

From Barron's

Moderna stock fell on Wednesday after the vaccine maker said the Food and Drug Administration refused to review its application to sell a new seasonal flu vaccine.

From Barron's

Novocure shares were soaring Thursday after the company said the Food and Drug Administration approved its Optune Pax product to treat people with certain pancreatic cancers.

From Barron's

The Food and Drug Administration refused earlier this week to review Moderna’s application to sell a new seasonal flu vaccine.

From Barron's

At the national level, the Safer Beauty Bill Package, introduced in Congress last year, contains provisions that would direct the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the safety of synthetic braids and hair extensions.

From Science Daily