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The Food and Drug Administration 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. As of 2017, 3/4th of the FDA budget is paid by people who consume pharmaceutical products, due to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.

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Mumbai: FDA act against outlet for using artificial sweeteners

The FDA officials seized mango juice, sugar and food colour worth Rs 8.87 lakh from Vijay Traders, a private company.
DNA - Published 7 hours ago

'Dead lizard' found in food at Haldiram's, FDA cracks whip

When contacted, a senior office-bearer of Haldiram's told PTI that they doubted the veracity of consumers' claim
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▶ Videos for Food and Drug Administration

Report Finds Most Sunscreens Would Fail FDA's Proposed Safety Tests

According to CNN, nearly two-thirds of all sunscreens evaluated by the Environmental Working Group wouldn't pass safety tests proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration. The analysis was released..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:54Published 4 days ago

So, Sunscreen Seeps Into The Bloodstream. Time To Worry?

A recent study found that some chemicals in sunscreen can be found in your blood after just a day of applying them liberally. However, LifeHacker says there's no need to worry. Sunscreen is still..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published 1 week ago

Walmart Changes Minimum Age To Purchase Tobacco And E-Cigarettes

Walmart is changing the minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21 years old. The change will take effect starting July 1 in all Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. According to Business..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Study Finds Sunscreen Chemicals Are Absorbed By Our Body

In a pilot study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, researchers have found that people who regularly use certain types of sunscreens may be absorbing high levels of active ingredients into..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 2 weeks ago

Philip Morris gets FDA nod for iQOS smoking device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it would allow Philip Morris to sell a heated tobacco product called IQOS in the United States, a major victory for the international tobacco giant..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Is This FDA-Approved Additive To Cheese And Bread Really Safe?

In recent years, scientists have started cautiously warning about the subtle harms to humans that certain food additives may be causing. According to Gizmodo, a new study out Wednesday suggests that..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

Club Drug Ketamine Now An FDA-Approved Antidepressant

A form of ketamine, the drug given to the boys trapped in a Thai cave, has recently been approved by the FDA for use as an antidepressant. In the past, ketamine was used as a club drug, commonly known..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on April 24, 2019

FDA Approves Generic Equivalent To Opioid Overdose Med Naloxone

One of the most important tools for saving lives caught up in the opioid crisis may soon be far more readily available. According to Gizmodo, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday it has..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on April 21, 2019

Tuna Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 13 People

Business Insider reports The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued a recall on frozen ground tuna made by Jensen Tuna and shipped from Vietnam. The tuna has been found to be linked to a..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on April 17, 2019

FDA Greenlights Weight Loss Med That Makes Your Stomach Feel Full

Gizmodo reports overweight and obese people will soon have a new medical option to help them manage their weight. Boston biotech company Gelesis have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on April 15, 2019

CDC Reports 72 Sick From Mysterious E. Coli Outbreak

The outbreak seemingly began on March 2 and has led to eight people being hospitalized.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 00:42Published on April 6, 2019

CDC Investigating E.Coli Outbreak In Five U.S. States

According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with several other US agencies, was investigating E.coli outbreaks now reported in five states. The..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published on April 5, 2019

FDA warns of potential seizure risk in some users of e-cigarettes

According to Reuters.com, "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned of potential safety risks from the use of e-cigarettes after it found certain users had suffered from seizures. The..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published on April 4, 2019

Report: FDA Investigating People Having Seizures After Vaping

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on April 3, 2019

The FDA Plans To Regulate CBD In Food, Drink Products

The FDA Commissioner told a House panel Wednesday that he's concerned about drugstores currently selling CBD products without federal oversight.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:07Published on April 3, 2019

FDA Investigating Uptick In Reports Of Seizures After Vaping

The agency announced Wednesday that it's received 35 reports of seizures after using e-cigarettes between 2010 and 2019.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:01Published on April 3, 2019

FDA Warns E-Cigarettes Linked To 37 Seizures In Past Decade

According to UPI, the Food and Drug Administration is looking into reports of people having seizures after using e-cigarettes. Between 2010 and 2019, the FDA said it's received reports from 35 people,..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:47Published on April 3, 2019

E-cigarettes and Seizures

According to Reuters, on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned of the potential safety risks from the use of e-cigarettes after it found certain users had suffered from seizures...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published on April 3, 2019

There Are More US Measles Cases This Year Than in 2018

According to the CDC, there have been 387 confirmed measles cases in 15 states from January through the end of March.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:10Published on April 1, 2019

Doctors To Be Required To Address Breast Density In Mammogram Results

Doctors across the U.S. may soon be required to provide women with more information about their mammography results. This week, the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to update a rule that..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published on March 30, 2019