Food and Drug Administration

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

Example Sentences

One of the agencies most affected by previous layoffs, the Food and Drug Administration, has indicated that it would be exempt from further cuts.

From Salon

Lenacapavir has already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission this year.

From BBC

Food and Drug Administration is recalling frozen shrimp products for possible contamination by Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.

From Los Angeles Times

Food and Drug Administration will initiate a safety-label update for Tylenol and other acetaminophen products and send a letter to physicians about potential links between the drug’s use and autism, Kennedy said.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Cody Meissner, once part of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccines panel, argued there is "pretty well-defined" data that the jab protects against infection.

From BBC